1985 Honda CRX - Smelling gas fumes.

External Since: Sep 21, 2005 Posts: 1

Hello everyone,

I own (just bought) a 1985 Honda CRX-Si with 339,700 miles. Lately when
I have been driving it, I start to notice a gas smell coming from the
rear (I think, I smelled in the engine and that didn't smell like gas)
of the car. I originally thought the car might be leaking, so I left
the car in the garage overnight with cardboard underneath it, but came
back today and everything was dry.

I also started the car up and let it idle for about 15 minutes in the
garage to see if anything would start leaking. The only thing I noticed
was some sort of clear liquid coming out of the exhaust pipe. Is that
normal?, also what else could be causing this gas fume smell?

Thanks

External Since: Dec 15, 2003 Posts: 297

XxLicherxX wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I own (just bought) a 1985 Honda CRX-Si with 339,700 miles. Lately when
> I have been driving it, I start to notice a gas smell coming from the
> rear (I think, I smelled in the engine and that didn't smell like gas)
> of the car. I originally thought the car might be leaking, so I left
> the car in the garage overnight with cardboard underneath it, but came
> back today and everything was dry.
>
> I also started the car up and let it idle for about 15 minutes in the
> garage to see if anything would start leaking. The only thing I noticed
> was some sort of clear liquid coming out of the exhaust pipe. Is that
> normal?, also what else could be causing this gas fume smell?
>
> Thanks

Check the filler neck for the gas tank. Honda's of this vintage had a
problem with the filler neck rusting through. I believe that there may have
been a recall on this item but you'll have to check to see if it covered
your model/year. Also check for leaking fuel lines etc.

Eric