Vehicle is a 1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, 3.8L, FE3. Directly underneath the driver seat area (possibly alongside the car's frame, there is a VERY distinct smell of gasoline. It may be dripping this as well, but it has rained for the last 2 days, I cannot be certain. Diagnosis? Suggestions?
2007-03-23 08:41:02 · 6 answers · asked by lewisthomasp 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your fuel line probably developed a leak. You will need to jack up the car to locate the source. A line replacement or repair of a line with a union type fitting should work. Some cars also have the fuel filter located just under the drivers seat area under the car. Check the fittings at the filter if it is there.
good luck.........
2007-03-23 08:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leaking gas line. Likely rusting. The repair is to replace the line. That is not a huge job.
Driving with a leaking gas line is dangerous. Keep plenty of hot dogs in your car for when it bursts into flame.
2007-03-23 15:46:41 · answer #2 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get the car up in the air and see were it is leaking, could be the fuel line. the smell of gas is deceiving check the lines go in and out of the filter and pump.
2007-03-23 16:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by nottoday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a leak.
Check the fuel line for damage, or a leak from the pump or filter.
Remember it could be leaking elsewhere and running along some piping and bodywork before it's dripping from underneath.
2007-03-23 15:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you got the same kind of car as mine,except mines no brougham.it could be coming from a gas line.theres lines right under your seat,by the frame.
2007-03-23 15:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
scrap it pile of junk
2007-03-23 15:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by gandhi1078 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋