smokersteve Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I've got a 1993 SE that has a gasoline smell when I start it up. It's fairly strong but doesn't stay around. It only smells when I first start it up. It started after a shop adjusted the idle. I don't want to take it back to them because they were dishonest and did poor work. Any suggestions to what it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBumBrian Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Just dealt with this exact issue, it was the piece of rubber fuel line in the engine compartment left of the distributor connecting the fuel rails.... Bad clamp was leaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Check under the hood for wetness around the fuel hose clamps. Probably just a coincidence that it happened after getting it back from the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Rotary Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I've got this Exact problem, i'm actually at work right now, might as well take a peek! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokersteve Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 I think I found it. One of the clamps that skibumbrian was talking about had some leakage around it. I tightened it down and I'll see if that takes care of it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBumBrian Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I first replaced the hose and used the same clamps, still leaked when cold. Had to get 2 new clamps and all was good....Oh, 89Rotary, I did it at work, Shhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattV Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I think it's kind of funny that I too just started noticing the this too on cold start up but it goes away. I haven't had time to investigate it yet. I'm not too worried about it. I'll dig more into when I get sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Rotary Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Mine seems to have been the Rubber line between the Rails by the Distributor (like everyone else lol) replaced the line and new clamps. no concerns this morning ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I think it's kind of funny that I too just started noticing the this too on cold start up but it goes away. I haven't had time to investigate it yet. I'm not too worried about it. I'll dig more into when I get sometime. I'd make time and be concerned, it is gasoline leaking. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaBigPerm Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) ^^This. Speaking as someone who had a car that smelled of gas for a few days. The problem went away after the engine caught fire and the car burned to the ground. Had the same problem with my Pathy - same issue. Tightened the hose clamps and fixed it. Will be replacing the hose soon too, just for good measure. Edited December 27, 2013 by ThaBigPerm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 mine has had a small leak for many years but only when cold. anyone know what the ID and OD of the fuel hose is so I can pick up a piece and swap mine the next time I have the intake off (to replace a collapsed lifter on the drivers side)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I know it's 5/16 fuel injection hose. Pretty sure that's the ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafike Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 mines had the same problem for the past few years. Only when cold and when it's cold outside. Don't notice it when the temps are warmer. How much of a pain is it to replace? I remember that hose from when I did my timing belt. Isn't it under the intake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 you can see it and get to the clamps but replacing it involves pulling the fuel rail on at least one side to get the nipples out of the hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBumBrian Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) I replaced my piece of hose without removing or loosening either side of the fuel rail, just a bit of ingenuity and patience is involved. Performed the whole process with a Phillips screwdriver and a razor knife.....Ooops! throw a pair of curved needle nose pliers in that mix too. Edited December 29, 2013 by SkiBumBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) bet that was a bit of a PITA to do. lol. By the time it gets warm enough out to screw around with mine, it doesn't leak. Edited December 30, 2013 by k9sar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_RI Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I just went through this on my 92 - used 5/16 hose. I also replaced mine without loosening the fuel rail. I just slid the new hose down enough so I could feed it on the other side without bending/crimping the hose. It will be pretty obvious once you cut the old hose off. My problem was that I used replacement clamps that were too big. A good long set of needle nose pliers will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiBumBrian Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Right on Steve, that's how I did it. Took all of 5 minutes!!! I did warm the hose up real good first though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafike Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 So, if it took you 5 mins...hmmm...accounting for my time warp abilities and the angle of the sun and take the inverse temperature. should take me about an hour . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I will take a picture of it tomorrow to show everyone where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_RI Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 warming the hose up a bit, good idea, I did not think of that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yep, any rubber or nitrile hose that needs to be manuevered into place. Put it in a bucket of hot water, an oven set at 150 degrees or even just leaving it in the sun for a bit ^^This. Speaking as someone who had a car that smelled of gas for a few days. The problem went away after the engine caught fire and the car burned to the ground. Had the same problem with my Pathy - same issue. Tightened the hose clamps and fixed it. Will be replacing the hose soon too, just for good measure. Nicely said, and I'm sorry that happened. I've had an engine fire also, but managed to save the car. I take gas leaks seriously... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafike Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I had an old F150 many years ago. The carb started leaking and caught fire. Saved the truck but could never get rid of all the crap on the motor from the fire extinguisher. Gonna try to replace the hose this weekend but gotta go out of town. Hopefully I will have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattV Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I took the time to look at my Pathfinder today. It seems like we all have the same problem. The connecting hose in between the fuel rails were the issue. It wasn't leaking but it looked damp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourface1650 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I took the time to look at my Pathfinder today. It seems like we all have the same problem. The connecting hose in between the fuel rails were the issue. It wasn't leaking but it looked damp. Remember gasoline evaporates - if it was "Damp" its leaking.... I seem to have to tighten mine once a winter but then it doesn't give me any more trouble... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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