gas smell in cabin 2003 Impreza RS

[bgambino]

This is my son's car.

I CAN see some wetness under the tank....not sure yet if it is the tank seam and need to replace it or where it is coming from

 

What I can't figure out is why it should smell INSIDE the car

 

Do you guys have any insight on this? Could there be an inside issue as well? where?

thanks

 

[Fairtax4me]

Fuel vapors will get in wherever they can. Doesn't take much for you to notice a strong odor of gas inside the car. Put a couple drops of gasoline on a rag and leave it in the trunk and you'll smell it everywhere in the car in a mater of minutes.

Pump access is behind the rear seats, make sure the access plate is secured properly and the foam gasket is there.

 

A leaking filler tube is the typical source for leaks on these cars, but if you live in a rust prone area the outlets on the pump assembly can rust and leak as well. When you check the access plates take a good look at the top of the pump for evidence of leaks there.