Strong Gas Odor

I've got a strong odor of gas eminating from my Jeep but don't see any signs of a leak that I can tell. It runs and hasn't blown up and I'm stumped as to where this is coming from. The gas cap gasket is definitly shot - could that cause an odor that could be smelt from 10 feet away? :?

Thanks for any insight.

lj

 

Yes - Gasoline is an aromatic liquid, and will vaporize and expand whenever warmed. The most likely culprets on your Jeep for the "gas smell" (if you don't have an out-and-out leak) are an unsealed gas cap, and a too-high carb float level. If you can smell gas from 10 feet away, you have something that needs fixing. Don't park it in a garage, and don't smoke near it, until you fix the problem!

 

I have the same problem, but I smell the gas under heavy exceleration or when the engine is hot. I have not been able to figure it out. If you resolve your issue please post the fix.

 

this is just from personal exp: i had a pin hole leak in my under seat tank and had the same smell problem. i checked all my lines, carb, leaks, etc but found no answer. i decided to check my tank and when i pulled it i found the small leak. the leak was so small that the gas was evaporating before it could seap out from under the tank but it smelled strong. HTH

 

I am going to relocate under the seat tank. Hopefully I won't smell the gas anymore and won't have to keep investigaing and have more time for :stout:

Thanks for the info.

 

Thanks - I'll take a close look at t he tank and try repacing the cap first...

Once I solve it, I'll post what it was...

lj

 

are your lines gas safe rubber if not would check to be sure. Hopefully someone didn't use OXYGEN HOSE for them like on mine.