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94 Cavalier 4 cyl fuel odor from engine compartment after shut down?

I have a 94 Chevy Cavalier base model 4 cylinder. About a month ago I began to notice a gasoline odor that begins to become evident about 15 minutes after shutting the car off. Over the last month I think I narrowed it down to the engine compartment and more specifically the area around the fuel pressure regulator for the fuel injector rack.

I don't smell anything when the car is running and fuel ecomomy hasn't been effected. There isn't any sign of any external leak except for a damp residue on the top of the fuel rail in front of the #4 injector but it doesn't smell like gas when I try to rub it off on a cloth. Strange thing is that the residue comes back after I clean it but I can't tell where its coming from.

Has anyone seen this before? Is it due to a leaking o-ring on the injector and if so, can the o-rings be replaced separately? Is it much work to pull the injector rack? Is there anything else you may think coud be the cause?

Any thoughts would be appreciated

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  • Joe D.
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Go to Autozones web site and look up the fuel injector removal under the repair information section.

    Sounds like you've narrowed it down correctly.

    Yes,the o-rings can be replaced separately.

    fuel regulator ok,not leaking?

    Pull vacuum line off regulator and look for fuel in line,if so,leaking regulator.that would give you a hard start/longer crank symptom tho.

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