Fuel odor outside the car

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Fuel odor outside the car

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This has been going on for about a month...been too busy to post anything about it.

Every time I turn off the engine and get out of the car, I get a strong smell of gasoline. It's primarily in the back.

There is no sign of wetness on/near the tank, and nothing visible on the ground. Everything functions perfectly and there's no lack of power or anything when driving.

Could it be related to this? viewtopic.php?f=18&t=32336 I never cured that issue since I cleared the code and the light stayed off for 4K miles and counting.
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Check the fuel line. Mine had to be spliced where it had corroded in the rear.
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Re: Fuel odor outside the car

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Theory:
You also posted this: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=34150
As well as P0442
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=32336

I am not sure exactly where the vapor canister is, but is it possible something happened to it? It may have broken loose, I was thinking that was behind the back driver wheel, but not sure. If it is behind the rear passenger wheel, it could explain lots, and would hit all the checkboxes.
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