Gas odor

Clearly this is a serious issue because you should never smell fuel. If you smell it then clearly you have a leak that we need to find. What I would suggest is parking the vehicle in a parking lot (away from anything else) and turn the key to the on position. This is the position just before the start position that cranks the engine. This will turn the fuel pump on and pressurize the system. Once this happens you will need to look under the vehicle and try to find the general area that this is coming from. Once we know the area that this is coming from then we will be able to better know what the possible causes or sources are. As for the issue of not moving, that could be related to fuel pressure but we need to fix the leak first and then see if that fixes the other issue. No sense in figuring that out if the vehicle is leaking fuel because it is not safe to drive so that issue doesn't matter as much right now.

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks

Oh my. Yeah that is the cause. Clearly this is something you need to decide if you are comfortable doing. If you are a plumber then this is nothing new but the only difference is this is a fuel line.

I am attaching a picture of a repair kit that basically you cut out the rusted line and splice in this new line. Otherwise you have to replace the entire fuel line and I would do each of those lines where the rust is. So to replace all those lines, that is a pretty extensive repair.

If you feel good about using this type of repair line then I would go for it because the principal is no different then repairing a drain line that has a crack in it. You don't cut the walls open and replace the entire pipe. You cut out the crack and use two connections and put a new piece in.

Let me know if you have more questions on this.

These lines are called the fuel supply and return line. I attached some diagrams for your vehicle.

If he wants to, he can just get some straight fuel lines and remove the old then bend the lines to match the hold ones. This is much easier then it sounds and much cheaper.

If not, then just sourcing fuel lines, supply and return, would get you the parts you need. Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks

I understand. Here is a link to a parts site. I have never used this site but it appears to match your vehicle.

https://www.linestogo.com/honda-accord-fuel-line-1998-4-door-v6-automatic-fl1101-1a-set/?product_id=602&device=c&msclkid=1e1829a4bd791231ae5e76fcfa066153&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping%20-%20Standard&utm_term=4580565448158734&utm_content=All%20Products

I would suggest just doing an internet search for fuel lines for your vehicle. Then if you are not sure, call the support number and let them look up their part number for your vehicle.

On this specific website, it does not say for the 3.0L. It says V6 so I am sure that is this engine but clearly I would want to confirm that. It is nicer when they give specifics like that but I think the 3.0L was the only V6 offered.

Hopefully this helps.

Okay. I am glad you said that because that would make a difference. I would think the length would be different so calling them is wise. Also I would shop around a little bit because you may find other suppliers that have better prices. Thanks for the update. Glad to help. Let us know how it turns out when you get it wrapped up. Thanks.

Unfortunately I am finding the same thing. At this point the only other option that I see is you contact surrounding salvage yards. Clearly I am not sure what the inventory will be and if you will find a set but I am sure you will find one or two of them and then if you have to buy the last new, at least the others brought your overall cost down.

You can use rubber fuel line but if you do and it runs outside the vehicle and underneath it is most likely going to get cut by a rock or something else. This is why they use metal lines. Also, the rubber will dry rot eventually.

However, if you are not comfortable bending the tube then they do make repair kits. Just do an internet search on fuel line repair kits and you will see where you need to cut the damaged line out and splice in a new metal line.

Again, this is not the best idea because if you have multiple spots, you have a lot more joints that can leak. However, it may be your best solution and then use rubber line on any bends that you need to cut out.

Hope this helps.