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Gas smell coming from heater

Tiny
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  • 1990 VOLVO 740
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 262,000 MILES
Thank you for answering my question so quickly the problem is just minor right now, to fix the problem, am I looking at a new heater core or evaporator?
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
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So what smell are you smelling is it sweet?Is the carpet in the front getting wet up by your feet?
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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The smell is the smell of gasolinee fumes when the heater is on. So me times gas smell is very from slight to strong.
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 7:21 PM
Tiny
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Well a heater core or evaporator core doesn't have or leak gasoline. You must have a gas leak under the hood and the blower fan is bringing the smell in.I would be looking in the engine compartment when the smell is present.
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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Again, thank you for your speedy advice, the problem seems to have gone away. I just bought the car and I believe it sat in the garage for awhile. This is my first volvo and im still getting to know the car. Thank you.
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Friday, March 25th, 2011 AT 2:36 PM
Tiny
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Well keep me posted if you find something or the smell comes back.
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Friday, March 25th, 2011 AT 4:58 PM

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