mccullough Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I have a 96 Legacy Wagon (EJ22) that I changed timing belt on (counted belt teeth and done correctly) and had to replace a head gasket. Although it sounds like it runs great I smell the slight odor of unburnt gas at start up. My gas mileage is 25 mpg's at best in both cold or hot weather. I moved my knock sensor around to see if this would make a difference and it did not help the problem. Any ideas what the culprit might be? It was getting 31 mpg's before I changed the belt. It has 144,000 miles on it.:-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Thhrrrptttt no pity here. Check tire pressures. CHeck the fuel rail hoses to the injectors. Did you replace the plugs? Smell of fuel is usually a leaky hose, most likely to a fuel injector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 There is another post on here today w/the smell of fuel. His was a loose plug wire, but he had a rough idle. I'd check your plugs and wires - easy stuff - first. Check for vac leaks? Was the HG replaced w/engine in the car? Just wondering if all the 'stuff' got reconnected if it was pulled. No CEL's correct? Td Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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