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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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This is a lovely new addition to my car. When it is idling stopped for more than 20 seconds, i smell exhaust fumes. Then unburnt gas. And if it is left, it just smells like gas.

I think it's trying to kill me.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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:yes: could be
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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Strike a match.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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It's not a red chevy is it? Christine?
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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Injector O-rings
Exhaust leak
Clogged cat (least likely)
EGR (but you have no CEL so again unlikely, and the car would run like shit)

I'd place a bet on the O-rings with your mileage. It's not that expensive.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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oh baby. if i'm in there i might as well clean the injectors I guess. :happysad:
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by redgoober4life
oh baby. if i'm in there i might as well clean the injectors I guess. :happysad:
Just spray them off with brake cleaner. Mind you the car will run like shit for 10-seconds when you start it back up because it will have to clear the system of the cleaner.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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happended to me for a while, didnt do anything about it..it heeled itself
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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Fuel lines corroded. It's going to be a long night.

Also looked at the rear brakes and they need some loving. And since they have all of these lines in one bracket, the brake lines are pretty gone too.

My bank account is taking quite the hit today.
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Old Feb 15, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by redgoober4life
Fuel lines corroded. It's going to be a long night.

Also looked at the rear brakes and they need some loving. And since they have all of these lines in one bracket, the brake lines are pretty gone too.

My bank account is taking quite the hit today.
That's strange. Honda's usually don't do that until 20-years old. h:

Vigor still has the original lines. Must be the straight alcohol you're running for the mad powA :reechy:
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