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Old 06-24-2009, 06:14 PM
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I've got a b20b swap in an eg 4dr. The car sometimes hesitates or stumbles, and then it seems like i smell gasoline right afterwards. it also seems a lot worse when it rains out for some reason, so it might be more than one thing but im not sure. its been doing this for a while, but i've just never addressed the problem. could it be something as little as a fuel filter? help me please! im trying to sell the car soon but want it running right...
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sounds like a spark problem. is it stock ignition? my guess is, its stumbling because of no spark and you smell unburned gas coming out of the tailpipe.
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Usually cars with ignition problems tend to run worse in moist conditions, because the moisture arcs out the wires.

Check your spark plugs and wires
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thanks guys, i never wouldve thought about the ignition. i'll replace the plugs n wires then get back to ya.
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oh yeah, its the stock ignition
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Default Re: Car stumbles, then i smell gas

if not plugs and **** fuel filter is a possibility
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If your check engine light is on, check your codes & resolve all of them before you proceed with anything else.
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