1994 Cavalier 2.2L with 112K miles
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> My car recently developed a gas smell in the cabin which I determined
> was caused by a leaking fuel-injector O-ring. I removed the upper
> intake manifold and replaced the O-rings(I replaced the o-rings for
> all 4 injectors while I had the car apart) with no problems. However,
> after I put everything back again the car wouldn't start. The car
> would crank, sputter/shake a couple times and then stall. Afterwords
> there was a strong gas smell which I'm guessing was unburned fuel. I
> double and triple checked all of the sensors and electrical connectors
> on the manifold but I couldn't find any obvious problems. The next
> day I tried to start the car again but all it would do is crank with
> no sputtering at all but there was still a gas smell. Over the past
> couple days I've checked the battery, spark plugs/wires and they seem
> to be fine. I also tested the spark and it looks ok. This car uses a
> distributor-less ignition system which is located on the backside of
> the engine so I haven't been able to test all the components yet, but
> I don't see how the coils or module could go bad just sitting there.
> The car started up perfectly before I replaced the o-rings.
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> Any help at all would be apprecia
Better check the new o rings it is very easy to roll them (twist) without knowing.
Rey