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If the Car is taking on the smell of gasonline while on and running it usually means that the car has an exhaust leak. more than likely around the headers. I would have the exhaust system checked out.

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Q: What is it when a 97 firebird turns on as engine is cool but turns off when its hot smells like gas?
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