1999 Oldsmobile Alero Car smells of gas

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
141,994 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SMHOLLAND77
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I have notice today a strong smell of gas when I looked inside the hood I notice a leak in front-left side of motor. metal piece that has gas on it is gold/bronze color. looks like a slow leak not have leak
Jan 3, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It's either a fuel inlector, fuel rail or line. Any fuel leak is a fire hazard and needs to be repaired ASAP.
Feb 19, 2009 at 6:13 PM
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SMHOLLAND77
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Thank you for the advice. It was the fuel injector that was wrong. I had it fixed by a mechanic that same week I had the smell. I have had no problems since.
Feb 20, 2009 at 5:53 AM
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