yeyasoyyo

Hey just wondering if any one might know if the gas regulator might have something to do with it. I have a 97 civic 4 door

wdeguire

do you smell it while starting, parked, while driving, is there change in performance?

yeyasoyyo

i smell it when i start my car after i drive it parked its pretty much a constant gas smell.I checked the fuel pump to see if it was on right or tight it was.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

fuel pressure regulator?

wdeguire

fuel pump is located under the spare tire in the trunk is that what you checked?it could be a leaking fuel feed or return line and or fuel injection system maybe the evap system is clogged.. any engine codes?

yeyasoyyo

man this is flying over my head no i cheked under my back passenger seat.

yeyasoyyo

i guess so IM just gueesing at what could be the problem so i dont get jipped at the repair shop.

wdeguire

mine being a hatchback it could have been the pump you checked..not familiar with the 4 doors but if its above your gas tank then sure. but it could be as simple as just a loose or leaking hose somewhere. any spots on the ground? do you lack performance?

01civiclx94

Are you loosing any power from it

yeyasoyyo

what does that mean? It prob sounds like a dumb ?

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

i think he means, does the car drive normally or does it have problems accelerating

yeyasoyyo

no it doesnt it a 5 speed if that makes a difference. Man i hate having a car especially an older one

Kennykid2002

iTrader: (1)

Prolly smashin the car so hard, u dont even notice a change in performance....

But anyways, drive it around for a while, then park it, look under the car and see if anything drips (oh, and dont use the AC)

And does it smell exactly like gasoline? (Like if you were standing at a gas station?)
or does it smell like OIL? (something like burning rubber smell)
Could be a gasket, or something in the exhaust if it's oil

yeyasoyyo

ha ha ahh no and yes it smells like gas fumes strong by the rear driver side its really getting to me i cant figure it out

Kennykid2002

iTrader: (1)

Might be a gas leak, either by a crack, or loose hose or something
Check for drips

also, do u notice your gas mileage lowering?

yeyasoyyo

yes i do

yeyasoyyo

im just going to put it off till this weekend

Cleft_Asunder

iTrader: (1)

What everyone suggested is right on, did you check that stuff?? I wouldn't take it to the shop because it might be really simple. Check the transparent hose connected to the evap canister, it is the black "can" under the fuel filter. But you need to determine if the smell is coming from under the hood or inside the cabin.

If it's under the hood, check the fuel filter, fuel rail (injectors attach to it), the return hose, what not.

yeyasoyyo

ur post was really helpfull thank u uuuuuuuuu

yeyasoyyo

where did u get the drawing from

Cleft_Asunder

iTrader: (1)

It's from the official civic shop manual in .pdf.