Okay I've searched and found out that this could be due to a couple different things...Two days ago, I filled up my tank. Yesterday I noticed a strong smell of gasoline inside my car and when I tried starting my car, it did not start after about 6 cranks. There was a strong smell of gas from outside the car also. I tried starting again and it started but with hesitation as if not enough fuel was going through....Today, I've noticed a strong smell of gas whenever I got in my car as if I spilled some inside...Anyone have any ideas??? Based on my research here, it could be the fuel injector O-rings, fuel line, spark plugs, or bad distributor...I don't smell anything coming from the engine though...what do you guys think???

 

Have u checked under the car around the fuel tank?

 

I haven't had the chance cause it's been raining out here for like 6 days in a row now so I really could not tell...I will look into my injectors tomorrow and spark plugs though...anyone else have similar probs???

 

If you can't smell anything in the engine bay and it's only inside the car then check leaks on fuel tank, pump, lines.

 

well, now I noticed that it does smell in the engine bay too...

 

Is it a '95 Integra? Well even if it isn't... Honda usually puts all the fuel lines in a plastic tray that runs along the underside of the left-side of the car. With it running, look along that tray for wet spots. Those steel lines can rust & start leaking.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JimBlake &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it a '95 Integra? Well even if it isn't... Honda usually puts all the fuel lines in a plastic tray that runs along the underside of the left-side of the car. With it running, look along that tray for wet spots. Those steel lines can rust & start leaking.
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thats exactly what happened man...I kept diagnosing different things this morning and noticed these was a huge leak coming from those lines right underneath the driver's side...Is it hard to replace??? How about reapairing that line?? what options do I have???

 

As soon as you start taking apart the mounting brackets for that tray, you'll probably find the other lines are also rusting & they'll break. You can buy new lines, but space for installing is tight. Best way is to replace all 5 lines (2 brake & 3 fuel lines), & drop the gas tank & front subframe to get room to work.

More likely, you can make up replacement lines & use compression fittings or flare fittings to make connections where you can't get the factory lines thru. Like for example you can't get the lines thru at the base of the firewall. The firewall, front subframe, & steering rack are all together with not enough room to work the factory lines into position. Similar thing at the back end, where the lines go thru a bracket & split up to their separate places. The brake lines are the nasty ones back there.

 

Any cheap fixes for this???

 

sometimes the little 12 (or so) inch return line from the FPR back to the tank will crack and rot out, and fuel will run down the return line which goes right under the driver. Thats very possible and probably the easiest thing to fix in the world check it, its right under the brake booster, you'll see it. Just feel the rubber hose and see if its okay, its 5/16" inch fuel hose.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboCoop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sometimes the little 12 (or so) inch return line from the FPR back to the tank will crack and rot out, and fuel will run down the return line which goes right under the driver. Thats very possible and probably the easiest thing to fix in the world check it, its right under the brake booster, you'll see it. Just feel the rubber hose and see if its okay, its 5/16" inch fuel hose.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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I seen my problem and it's definitely not that line...It's one of the three lines that return to the gas tank that ruptured...The leak is underneath the drivers side more towards the middle of the car...could I replace with one of those rubber hoses??

 

if you find exactly where the crack in the metal line is-- clean cut the tubing where the leak is, making sure not to bend it AT ALL, measure the O.D. of the metal tubing, get some fuel hose with an I.D. of that same measurement and slide it on there, with a good amout overlap on each side, then put a few hose clamps on it (2 on each side to be safe). That should do it, if anyone has tried it and it didnt work let him know, cuz Ive never tried it

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95greenteg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any cheap fixes for this???</TD></TR></TABLE>You can try what TurboCoop says, but here's a couple things to be careful about.

If the lines are rusted, you might make another one leak just by disturbing those brackets & tray that hold it all together. Be careful of the 2 brake lines...

There's 3 fuel lines. Supply from the pump to the filter is the one with pressure. IF that's the leaker, consider using compression fittings, or at least use a flare tool to put a bump on each end alongside the part you cut. That'll look more like a hose barb, & the hose clamps will be more secure. Make sure you use fuel hose that's rated for what, 50 psi??

The fuel return line has very little pressure, but plenty of flow. That's the one coming from the FPR. Then there's the vapor line, it goes to the charcoal canister under the battery. These 2 are easier because of low pressure, but you still have to worry about flexing & breaking the other lines.

When it happened to me (return line), I decided to replace all 5 lines. They all looked like they would be leaking within another year or so anyway.

 

Okay...I will check which line it is today and try to get get that fixed....I need to start driving my car again man...Thank you guys...