<VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 99, Issue 20

[J R Read]

Too bad the answer was not under the original subject.  Makes it hard to 
search the archives.
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Smitty" <vairologist at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> VirtualVairs Digest, Vol 99, Issue 20


> 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
> ------------------------------
> 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.
>
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