# Strong gas smell **URL:** \ **Category:** Power/Fuel\ **Tags:** pontiac\ **Created:** [April 14, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992 "2017-04-14T15:38:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rpjkw11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a587f6/32.png) [@rpjkw11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpjkw11)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/1 "2017-04-14T15:38:32Z")
First start-up in morning there is a strong smell of gas. Not when driving. Stopped at a light, the smell sometimes (50%) returns. I have a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am fordor with standard six cylinder and AT, with 113 K miles. The amount of fuel in tank doesn’t seem to matter. What I’ve done: My mechanic, who is very good, smelled gas when he first started it, but was unable to smell gas after that and for 11/2 days. He checked all fuel lines/connectors and found no leaks. He has a niggling suspicion it could be the vapor recovery system. My wife primarily drives the car and getting her to check mileage at fill-up is like lifting the car over my head. Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/2 "2017-04-14T15:44:47Z")
> [@rpjkw11](#): > > I have a 2001 Pontiac Trans Am fordor Are you sure? You need a different mechanic, a simple smoke test will solve this. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/3 "2017-04-14T15:55:01Z")
is it related to Andy’s 4 door Pinto? 😀 I’m not picturing a visual on this engine off the top of my head, but fuel pressure regulator is where I would start looking. My engine is different, but that is the symptoms I had when my regulator went bad. ---
**Author:** ![rpjkw11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a587f6/32.png) [@rpjkw11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpjkw11)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/4 "2017-04-14T16:14:58Z")
That’s next on the agenda. If we’re on the same wavelength, he hs equipment that’s too new to check, but can be “adapted” to do what I believe you are suggesting. Thank you, but please continue. ---
**Author:** ![rpjkw11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a587f6/32.png) [@rpjkw11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpjkw11)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/5 "2017-04-14T16:16:06Z")
I’m not sure he did that, but a quick phone call and a request is in order. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/6 "2017-04-14T16:24:46Z")
> [@rpjkw11](#): > > he hs equipment that’s too new to check Not sure what that means, but a smoke test is not a big deal. I still say you need a different mechanic because not all fuel lines and connections can be seen. Is this actually a 2001 four door Grand AM ? ---
**Author:** ![rpjkw11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a587f6/32.png) [@rpjkw11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpjkw11)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/7 "2017-04-14T17:02:02Z")
VOLVO, it’s the smaller brother: Trans Am, four door. Sorry, I don’t know the engine and the wife just left. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/8 "2017-04-14T17:37:37Z")
TransAm’s DO NOT have 4 doors… [http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride\_images/2/4381/1141/23450570004\_large.jpg](http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4381/1141/23450570004_large.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![rpjkw11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a587f6/32.png) [@rpjkw11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rpjkw11)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strong-gas-smell/102992/9 "2017-04-14T17:58:52Z")
Ooooop! Yeah, you’re correct. Grand Am and I’m confusing with the Grand Prix (I think).