djipka

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I have this thing and it is annoying. When I bought the car (a year ago) there was gas smell in the cabin every time I used the heater (it was the winter time). I finally found where the gas leak was and replaced the hose. It was one of the short hoses that connects a couple of the pipes. A few months later I started having the gas smell again and I found that it was leaking from the same place again. I tightened the clamp and it was fixed. About a week ago the smell came back. Why does this keep coming back?

Another question I have is about a noise that wasn't there before. It sounds like a loud fuel pump. Its kinda like a very 'thin' whistle sound. Could it be from the vacuum lines that connect to the carbon canister? All of this started when I swapped my ECU to a 95 one (the car is a 96).

Thanks for your comments and help!

PRacing

Don't think the problem is related to the ECU being replaced..
But your fuel pump shouldn't have to do with the leak/smell.
On the other hand, sounds like your fuel pump may be shot/dying. I had to replace one TWICE on a Maxima before.

Snypa

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The sound you hear, is it just before starting the engine.?

djipka

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No, its while its running and it's constantly there at any speed and RPM.

The same hose was leaking so I loosened it and moved the clamp a bit and tightened it again. The smell is gone for now. Why does it do that though?

djipka

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I tried to listen carefully where the sound is coming from and its some where from the back for sure. It's the pump or some of the evap/vacuum lines that take the vapor back to the canister and tank. Is there a way to check if the pump is going bad?

djipka

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I am still having the stupid leak guys! I need help!
I moved the clamp last week and tightened it again and this week its leaking again. What should I do? The hose is a year old.

And the sound is starting to annoy when the music is not on in the car.

djipka

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anyone?

K.Hall

change the hose and get clamps u can adjust with ur hand instead of a tool..i

JoeMiller305

which hose is it i have that same problem

j2b4osan

get a smaller diameter hose, one you really have to push on. Re clamp with a new clamp. You prob got a hose that a little too loose.

Hank96GLE

Make sure you have fuel injection rated hoses. Parts store guys may have given you cheap coolant/power steering hoses that can't handle FI pressure or break down when they come in contact with fuel. Also consider getting some good FI hose clamps like the ones here: http://www.autobarn.net/iddifuincl.html

djipka

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my clamps look like that. how do I find out what kind of hose I have? I will have to replace it for sure.
I thought about getting a smaller diameter hose too.
what should I look for when buying a good fuel line hose?

thanks guys!

Hank96GLE

I'd use fuel injection hose that meets SAE 30R9 standards, similar to this one: http://www.midwayautosupply.com/pm-3...mp-pi-502.aspx

I used these thermoid hoses on my old Z when I replaced all the FI hoses and never had a leak.

djipka

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thanks! I'll look into it.
any suggestions on better clamps?

djipka

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something I just thought about. What exactly size is the gas hose supposed to be? I think the one I have and am using is 5/16 or something like that