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grn98xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kearney, Mo

• Jul 26, 2007

• #1

I have a 98 Cherokee, 4.0 auto, 123,000 miles. I just bought this a couple months ago. Whenever I fill up with gas, the next couple of days there is a real strong gas smell outside the vehicle. I am not spilling any, there are no visual leaks (in the back by the tank, or up in engine compartment). The smell is especially strong, when I park in the garage.

Do you guys have any ideas?

 

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pauldo39

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Madison, WI

• Jul 26, 2007

• #2

I cannot remember what year the fuel filter moved to the inside of the tank (either the 97 redesign or sometime thereafter) but on my 94 I had the same problem; I could smell gas but I couldn't see any, it was only a few weeks before it started dripping a little, turned out it was the fuel filter.

 

xjtrailrider

NAXJA Forum User

NAXJA Member

Location

Roanoke VA

• Jul 26, 2007

• #3

You may have a bad gas cap, make sure the "O" ring gasket is intack and there are no cracks in the gasket or anywhere else on the cap. Check the filler hose and vent hose for damage.

 

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weewillys

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kansas

• Jul 26, 2007

• #4

Went through a similar situation after a fuel pump replacement. The "o" ring seal at the top of tank at the fuel pump failed.

 

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grn98xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kearney, Mo

• Jul 26, 2007

• #5

I had not even thought about checking the gas cap for cracks or to make sure it was sealing correctly. I will check that and check out the o-ring on the fuel tank. Thanks for the ideas. I will let you know what I find out.

 

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grn98xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kearney, Mo

• Jul 27, 2007

• #6

Well, I know it is not the gas cap. I replaced it last night, and this morning the gas smell was just as bad as it was before. I did not have time to check anything else, I should get to that this weekend.

 

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purvisdotcom

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Location

Hawaii

• Aug 30, 2007

• #7

weewillys said:

Went through a similar situation after a fuel pump replacement. The "o" ring seal at the top of tank at the fuel pump failed.

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Where did you get another O ring? mine is leaking profusely, but I can't find it for sale anywhere.