replaced fuel pump now it smells like gas.

2 messages, Last post on Jul 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM

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#1 of 2 replaced fuel pump now it smells like gas. by silicon_ghost Dec 13, 2008 (8:51 am)
heres my problem. i replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter in my girlfriends 96 chrysler cirrus. after i got everything put back together, i took it to the gas station to fill it up. when it filled up, gas started pouring out the top of the tank! now i double checked everything and made sure the cap that screws down on the pump was tight and the o-ring around it was flush and the notches matched up. i did it less than a week ago and she says there is a strong gas smell still. she is worried about driving because she fears that the car will blow up if she gets in a wreck. she still has at least 3/4 full tank and i dont want to have to drop it and empty the gas out of it again. i'm waiting until its close to be empty before i do anything. now my question is does anyone know what might be causing the leak or gas smell? im thinking there is still some gas sitting on the top of the tank from when it spilled out but i dont know what could be causing the leak. Replies to this message: chrysler_1998 (Jul 23, 2009 4:37 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: replaced fuel pump now it smells like gas. [silicon_ghost] by chrysler_1998 Jul 23, 2009 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: silicon_ghost (Dec 13, 2008 8:51 am) Check the gas hose, may have a hole in it.