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Re: Gas Smell In Cold Weather on Start up 97 Quest [julie199]
by coastalisland
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Dec 03, 2005 (7:06 pm)
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Replying to: julie199 (Nov 30, 2005 2:39 am)
I have a 1995 Mercury Villager with 126,000 and have had similar issue with the strong gas smell when the vehicle is first operated in cold temps. I will not yet commit to a full fix, but for the last week we have had no gas smell. I added a second clamp to the connection of the rubber fuel lines where it connects to the metal lines on the end of the fuel rails. I also had been plagued with an intermittent check engine light since June of this year, which finally became an always on issue about a month ago. Code said egr solenoid/circuit fault, then about 2 weeks ago added code knock sensor defective. After changing vacuum lines with no change and egr solenoid checking good per tests, I felt that the amount of vacuum at the source/port on the bottom of the throttle body may be a bit weak. I cleaned the port and interior of the throttle body with carb. cleaner, cleared the codes once again, only this time they have not yet returned. I hope this helps you and others out there which may have been battling similar problems.
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- #2178 of 2519
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Re: Gas Smell In Cold Weather on Start up 97 Quest [julie199]
by cam6
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Dec 04, 2005 (5:49 am)
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Replying to: julie199 (Nov 30, 2005 2:39 am)
If the you get the smell from the front vents, you can check the rubber fuel lines that connect to the fuel rails,the rails themselves and the injectors (maybe a seals). There are two lines, one on the driver side from the fuel tank to the fuel rail, the one on the other side connects the front and rear fuel rails. These areas can leak ever so slightly and allow vapors to build up in the engine compartment causing the smell. Turn the car on and look for drops of gas at the connections across the rails and around the injectors.
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- #2179 of 2519
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tach problems
by jim454
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Dec 04, 2005 (6:26 am)
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I have a 99 Villager . The tach no longer works . I checked the wires going to the dist. they looked fine. Thats about as far as I've gone . I talked to the dealer and they say it's probably the tach itself . Has anybody tackled one of these ?I would appreciate any help.
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- #2180 of 2519
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ET Switch
by mesropian
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Dec 04, 2005 (6:58 pm)
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I Have 1995 villager,the ET switch do not work how do i fix the problume?
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- #2181 of 2519
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Re: Villager Heat Problem - Wife Freezing [gdudek]
by vurtman
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Dec 05, 2005 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: gdudek (Nov 25, 2005 1:39 pm)
did you ever figure this out? i have the same problem with my 99 villager with 120k miles. it is very annoying!
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- #2182 of 2519
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Re: Quest/Villager heat problem [timberguy]
by vurtman
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Dec 05, 2005 (5:04 am)
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Replying to: timberguy (Nov 25, 2005 4:40 pm)
did you figure this out?
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- #2183 of 2519
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Re: Gas Smell In Cold Weather on Start up 97 Quest [coastalisland]
by dkremer
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Dec 05, 2005 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: coastalisland (Dec 03, 2005 7:06 pm)
I had to replace all the rubber fuel line in the engine compartment to get rid of the fuel smell/leak. I believe there are 3 sections past the fuel filter. One on each side of the engine (passenger side is a real pain) and the rubber line going from the filter to the fuel rail. I recommend just replacing all of those. I originally replaced just the hose clamps. That worked for a year but then the hoses started to get cracked and would slowly leak under pressure when it got cold. The colder it got, the worse it was becasue rubber expands as it gets cold. Be sure to use High Pressure fuel line or else it will blow a hole. Also, if you are having this problem with the rubber fuel line, look at replacing the rubber cooling hoses as well. Rubber does not last forever. My cooling hoses went first. Replace both of those as well. I done one and had to do the second within four months. Dusty
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Re: Quest/Villager heat problem [vurtman]
by squashman
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Dec 07, 2005 (11:28 am)
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Replying to: vurtman (Dec 05, 2005 5:04 am)
Go to this site and follow links to "No Heat in Heater"
http://www.loudoun-net.com/haines/villagerquest.htm
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Re: Steve [motonation]
by marku1
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Dec 09, 2005 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: motonation (Nov 22, 2005 8:30 pm)
Steve,
Appreciate your entries. I have read several references in the forum about trouble with exhaust studs but no details. I have an exhaust leak that I just cannot locate, so I am thinking manifold gasket or broken stud. Can you tell me about this issue or point me in the right direction (i.e. how to ident., degree of difficulty, helpul hints, approx. cost, etc.) Also, if this is the problem could it also be the reason for the engines impaired performance?
Thanks, Mark
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- #2186 of 2519
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Re: Steve [marku1]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 09, 2005 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: marku1 (Dec 09, 2005 6:29 am)
Hi Mark,
Check out the first thread in All About Exhaust Systems.
Any wrench turners, please jump in!
Steve, Host
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