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Gas smell after filling up the tank 850 1994

posted by  53charlie on  Fri Jul 3 10:17 CST 2009
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My 850 wagon has a fuel leak. I can smell gasoline for 1-2 days after filling up the tank. Today I lowered the carbon canister by the front left wheel, and using the tube that brings the gas vapors from the tank, applied a SLIGHT positive pressure with compressed air, while spraying soapy water on top of the fuel pump. The bubbles showed up right on top of the fuel pump, they seem to come from around a little square hole next to a tube-shaped protrusion near the electrical connections. So how do I fix it? The Volvo parts houses sell a fuel pump gasket, would that fix it? For the record, the local Volvo dealership diagnosed that it needs a new fuel pump, estimate close to $700. Any suggestions or comments are welcome.

Charlie
new (to me)'94 855
'88 244
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New Gas smell after filling up the tank [850][1994]
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