<VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 99, Issue 20

[Smitty]

From: jeandelucca at aol.com
Subject: <VV> gasoline smell through heater
hi folks, i am getting a fairly strong gasoline smell through the heater of
my 63 monza. this occurs usually on initial startup, the smell disappears
after the car warms up and is driven a bit. i see nothing wet or dripping
anywhere from fuel lines to pump to carbs, nothing dripping under car
either. i am using stock pump. wondering if anyone has ideas or solutions.
this has been a recent occurence (past couple of months) thanks, jim
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Smitty Says;  This is typical of head gasket leaks.  To prove it out you
will have to remove the manifold shrouds.  Use a strong light and look at
the joint where the cylinders meet the heads.  If you have a gummy black
deposit there, then you have a head gasket leak there.