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Car smells Like Gas under the Hood!

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Old 11-10-2008, 11:49 AM
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Default Car smells Like Gas under the Hood!

Im having a problem as usual with my Volvo S80 1999
Its struggleing to start and then when running has a strong odor of gas coming from what i believe to be the left or passengers side of the car.
I do not see a visable leak.
Also I was wondering about struts. All of mine need replacing but, dealership cost is unreal for this item. Any suggestions?
Thanks a million!
Jessica
 
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Old 11-10-2008, 12:43 PM
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Default RE: Car smells Like Gas under the Hood!

An injector o-rings migth be leaking.

Check around at local shops that work on Volvo's they might be a ton cheaper than the Dealer.
 
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Old 11-10-2008, 01:03 PM
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I think the most obvious for the gas odor would be a leaky injector if the smell is coming from under the hood.

Struts are pretty simple to replace yourself if you've got tools and a spring compressor.
 
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Old 11-10-2008, 01:59 PM
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Default RE: Car smells Like Gas under the Hood!

Thats good to know. After posting my complaint I reviewed a few postings and found the same as what you state.
Thank you so much I love websites like these they saved my husband and I almost a thousand dollars!
Please if you have any more advice feel free to tell Im all ears and yes I do have a compresser and all the air tools.
Jessica
 
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