i have a gas smell. im thinking its the evap system. i just need to know where the canister is located and what all do i need to remove it? although i think its the evap system, is there anything else i should check? and anyone have step by step on how to replace it?

thanks!

Nathan

 

Driver's side rear fender, near the gas fill pipe. There's a plastic panel on the fender liner for access.

 

what do i do once i get there?

 

Verify it isn't something simple like a hose came off or is damaged.

 

Where does the fuel smell the strongest.... front of the car or the back? A canister problem will show up in the back. Most common problem would be rotted hoses connecting the top of the fuel tank to the canister. Unfortunately, those lines are impossible to see with the tank in place. You need to try and pin down the location before you start taking anything apart.

When you remove your fuel cap, it there ever any pressure in the tank that vents when you open the cap?

If the smell is in the front of the car, start inspecting for leaks in the fuel lines.

 

seems like when im driving the car... its aroudn the area of my console maybe behind that a bit...so i guess that would be considered the back. its pretty hard to place

 

If there is none, then what's your diagnosis?

 

yo i got a GAS SMELL also in my 94 Z28 Camaro.. what is that about? my mechanic said i didnt have a LEAK so i should be fine.. but i still SMELL it from time to time.. TOWARDS the front, and the back sometimes.. yeah hlp

 

Might be a sign that the hoses between the fuel tank and the pressure relief valve are cracked. That would keep pressure from building up in the tank. With a closed system like ours, it isn't unusual to get a bit of pressure out of the tank when you open the cap.

I had a problem with a loose hose after my fuel tank was removed and reinstallled (to add a sump). When I stopped at a light with the window open, the smell of racing fuel was enough to bring tears to my eyes. Simply repairing the leaky hose solved the problem.