XJ.89.Limited

So about once a week I'll smell a strong gas smell coming from the rear of my jeep. I looked under it multiple times and can't seem to find any gas leaks that would cause the smell. It doesn't matter if I just filled up or if I have to fill up again. I never see wet spots on the ground either. It's really odd. Are there any common areas to check for a leak?

RTorrez1

Did you check if your gas cap is sealing properly? Just a thought.

mdnov

Did you check by the filler neck and where the neck attaches to the tank?

XJ.89.Limited

Yup, checked both of those. I could probably give a harder look, but when I looked before i saw no wetness or anything.

RTorrez1

If it's just the vapor escaping you won't see anything wet. You may want to just get you nose up close and personal next time you smell anything. Hope you can find it.
Good Luck

XJ.89.Limited

Yeah, I'm planning on it. Just usually when I smell it I have to leave right away to get to work or college, haha. It always seems to smell when I don't have time to take a look.

Radi

Might check the vapor recovery canister and lines too.

IRONMIKE

About a month ago found the line from the top of the gas tank to the canister above the rear axle was rusted through.

RTorrez1

In the long run you might be better off to take the time if you smell a fuel leak. I would hate to see that someones rig or even worst someone got hurt because a fuel leak. Just thinking of you and yours. This is something you want to find sooner rather then later.

XJ.89.Limited

Yeah, I know. I keep an eye on it and check it every chance I get. I have some time tomorrow, I'll crawl under it then and take a look at everything. I had an idea of maybe the fuel regulator having old seals and letting vapors escape. After all, it is 23 years old. How much would a new fuel regulator cost? I might just replace it if it's not too expensive. I imagine it's pretty worn out. The fuel pump also, but that's within the tank.