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Thread: Powerful Gas Smell, some dripping from back

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    Powerful Gas Smell, some dripping from back

    So, lately I have a powerful odor of GAS coming from the rear of my vehicle.

    I saw a small pool of gas, say 3 fl oz. total, on the ground recently, and a small drip, like an icicle in springtime coming from the under-carriage in the way back.

    Could it be the O2 Sensor? The Fuel Injector? A small leak in the Gas Tank?

    Not sure. . .

    I recently moved to Dallas TX (near Uptown / West Village). Anyone know of a solid mechanic in / around Dallas TX who can reliably troubleshoot VX problems?

    I called the garage on Ross and they said they would not service me . . . :-(

    Recommendation anyone?

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    If its coming from the back, it would likely be something related to the fuel tank. Drop the skid plate and see if you can follow the leak. Could be a bad rollover valve or something easy like a dry rotted hose that is seeping.

    Bart

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    Thanks Bart , that was my thought too (tank related) . . . but I can't do the work personally.

    I wish I could but all my tools are back home in Wisconsin. I have real estate there, and keep everything north.

    Anyone for Mechanic Advice before I *yelp* it?

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    If you search the Members List (starting with the "Quick Links" tab at the top of the page) by location using Dallas, TX, there are quite a few members listed in that area. Maybe you could persuade one of them who claims experience working on VX's to drop by and take a look for you? Sometimes all it takes is an offer of a cold six-pack waiting in your garage to produce such results.

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