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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Exclamation Car Smells Like Gas!

Ok So one thing after the other but I'm hangging in there and not going to let her go with out a fight and now my car smell like gas strong! to the point that even with the windows up or ac on it burns your mouth . So I'm taking her in Sat morn to have her looked at. Man what a mess. I hope shes ok.

Buy the way I checked for leaking gas on the ground and under the hood. Nothing. But when you walk around the car you can smell gas like there was gas on the car lol. This sux. Oh yeah I checked the gas cap its good.
-Gilbert
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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I had the same problem with a lowered GTi a few years back, but not to the point where it was burning my tongue. Thats bad. That alone should raise the caution level to EXTREME. DO NOT DRIVE IT! There are high chances of the fumes igniting. But, more to the point. I brought the GTi in and the tech told me I needed a new fuel pump. The price was steep so I decided to search the forums to find a DIY. Luckily I did. The fuel pump was right under the rear seats. A snap. I didnt even need a new fuel pump because it was the return that line came loose. Saved me $600. But Dont base your situation solely off my experience. This is an educated guess. I would call Mazda and speak with a Tech first. Find out where the F/P is located, and look for any fuel spillage. If so, you have a pump problem. If not, worst case senerio, it could be a leak deep in your lines, gas tank, or the injectors. Also, any upgrades will widen your diagnosis. If all else fails, talk to this guy Charles R. Hill. Search the Forums for him. Or Mazmart.com. Good Luck my friend. Let me know how things turn out.

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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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I had the same thing. I turned out to be a leaky fuel injector. The service guys couldn't find it a t first or while the car was running but once you turned off the car the gas would pool up enough for them to find it.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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Turned out to be the fuel pump and fuel line he said. Also had a leak on the oil pan gasket as well. But I never leaked (lol). Also had my cd player replaced and driver side window cable. Oh yeah I just hit 50K so look out SC here I come.
-Gilbert
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Yup I cant wait.
So are you going to open up a shop in AZ soon? So I can make the drive a bit more exciting?!
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Dam. So I'll have to drive all the way to AZ to get this bad boy installed? Did you know in LV NV there is no "inventory tax"?
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles R. Hill
I may incorporate there, in NV, but I don't plan on keeping much inventory besides the machines. Either way, there are plenty of businesses that do well despite the taxation climate in AZ so I am sure I'll do well. The objective is to keep my focus on my goal and not let certain legislative matters deter me.

I'll be on the road heading to SSX starting 9/10 and taking my tools with me so if you need work done I'll be around.

WHAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your not gonna vote for Mc Cain?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Dam. So I'll have to drive all the way to AZ to get this bad boy installed? Did you know in LV NV there is no "inventory tax"?
Talk nice to him - he may come here to install.
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