On Mar 11, 4:25*pm, "Chuck" > wrote:
> If the gas smell is coming from the top of the gas tank, hoses, & fittings.
> Obviously, a fix of the cause is needed. Then, since the smell is evidently
> coming through the car body metal--
> Check for rust pinholes, etc. on the rear deck and top wells, and missing
> sealant around the edge of the tank access plate.
> The top tank gasket is also suspect. (It is between the top plate of the
> fuel pump and sender assembly and the tank body.)
> Since this is a 99, it may have had the pump and sender assembly removed at
> one time to correct a known problem with the fuel pressure bi-pass valve
> mounted on the pump and sender assembly. In some parts of the US, gas tank
> pinholing is not unknown. This is usually a result of winter chemicals on
> the road, and poor plating on the tank.

I bought the car new and I live in Florida. No rust, and no work done
on the fuel system. Like I said, it seems to be coming from behind the
seats. I will look for the cause on Saturday.