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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Fuel smell

Ok so the rear canister has been replace but the fuel smells only happens when the heater is on. When the heater is off I get no smell anywhere. HELP!!!
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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Yeah its only when I turn the heater on. No I haven't pop the hood to check but there is no smell outside the car
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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oh wow, I know the feeling. I get that too, dunno why! mine comes and goes too. so far I havent smelled any fuel thru the heater vents since last winter and hasnt popped up so far. but Im sure its only a matter of time. if u solve it please let me known...
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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I took to the deal and they tighten the lines and pressurize my system. Still there.
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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Im just curious, but what kinda gas mileage you get?
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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I get 20mpg on the highway. I have not idea in the city since about 90% of my miles are highway miles.
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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Anyone?? Anyone?? Beuller, Bueller, Ferris Beuller??
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 11:14 AM
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ur gettin bad mpg as well i see....hook a vacuum gauge to your fuel press regulator and see if it holds a vacuum.
Old Oct 24, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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Hmm I thought 20mpg were avg with my mods. Yes it was 25 before the mods but I need tuning for the CC305

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Old Oct 24, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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So if there is not smell in the engine where else could I look?
Old Oct 25, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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Ok no strong smells out of the engine area. Still I put the f*cking heater on and here is comes.
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