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Re: strong gasoline smell [Re: nuklbuster] #921757 12/21/08 02:15 AM

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There are rubber hoses on the fuel pressure regulator which develop cracks and leaks over time. It's right on the front of the intake manifold. It's a round unit on the fuel rail. Check the rubber hoses and if in doubt of their condition replace them anyway.

1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
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Subject	Posted By	Posted
strong gasoline smell	nuklbuster	12/20/08 10:06 PM
Re: strong gasoline smell	Axe Man	12/21/08 02:15 AM
Re: strong gasoline smell	kellbell77	12/21/08 04:29 AM
Re: strong gasoline smell	nuklbuster	12/25/08 08:36 PM

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