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Gas smell inside 97 stang…. Strong fumes! Help.

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97Stangk5h

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Hello All.
I Took my 97 gt vert out today and had the top down. I’ve had this problem but it seems to be getting worse pretty fast. All I smell is raw gas inside the car. It seems to be when I put gas in the tank. Especially above 1/2-full. To the point where I can barely drive with the smell. I replaced the gas filler grommet a couple months ago so I’m pretty sure it’s not that. There is no gas leaking from the car. There is also no check engine light. I have no idea what it could be. If it was a vent line from the tank wouldn’t that set a check engine light? Must not be the purge line or that would set off a evap code. Has anyone had this before?

Would anyone know what lines it could be or a line to smoke and see if there is a leak. Trying everything I can before having to drop the tank. Thanks.
 

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Pretty sure you're going to have to drop the tank.
 

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Evintho has given a great example how to build cradle.

I know I’m not answering your question but this might help when will you drop the gas tank

Have a great day
 

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