Thanks for the advice, it will be helpful when I take the van into the shop tomorrow. Best to go in with at least some modicum of knowledge.
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On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Stephen
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You need to have your evaporative fuel system looked at. Could be the valve, carbon canister setup
The pressure comes from the fuel pump is constantly circulating fuel, so you have warm fuel returning to tank
Stephen Jackson
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A few weeks ago, I smelled gas coming from under my 97 EVC.
I have been unable to find the cause. The smell has been intermittent, three
times over a one-month period. When it comes it is strong, but not
overpowering. I can find no drips under the van or signs of leaks. After a few
hours the smell dissipates. Each time it coincided with a 100 plus mile trip in
hot weather (90 degrees.)
Yesterday I was able to make a diagnosis.? The tank seems to be under considerable
pressure.? After yesterdays trip I once
again smelled gas. I opened the gas cap and a rush of fumes expelled for a good
couple of minutes until it finally stopped. This is the first time I noticed this,
though previously I may not have opened the cap until the van had been at rest
for several hours.
I am assuming that the tank has a pressure release vent that
may be clogged. If this is the problem, how do I go about fixing it? But even if
this is the problem, why would the tank be pressurized? I would have thought
the opposite would occur. And why would the condition be intermittent?
I fear that I am driving a time bomb that could literally
explode. I won¡¯t be driving until I solve the problem.
Does anyone have insight into this problem? I¡¯d appreciate
any advice or insights. By the way, I am currently in Santa Fe in case anyone
knows of a good shop in this area.
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Thanks,
Dan
97 EVC
