I own a 1978 chrysler cordoba that i am trying to restore! I am looking for any ideas on what might be causing a heavy gas smell in the cabin of the car? I dont think it is the carb but i can't think of anything else! anything helps

 

Does it drip while parked? Do you see a leak anywhere? Could be that there's a leak at the seam of the tank and is coming through the trunk. Could be that there's a slow leak in one of the lines under the cabin that is not dripping but just wet enough to cause a smell and come in through bad door seals or rust holes in the floor.
Good car, by the way. I had a 78 with a 400, reclining buckets, T-roof... And all black. What a beauty!
Post pics if you can. I never get tired of seeing 1st gen Cordoba's.
Dan

 

there is a radiator leak and there is a small leak that is coming from the rear axle area but it isnt gas. havent had time to pin point it yet though. i tried to pass it through deq and it blew a 1458 on the hydro-carbon

 

Also, check in the engine compartment. Your charcoal canister or intake may be leaking a bit or something and if the seal at the back of the hood between the engine bay and the fresh air intake to the cab is not sealing then... I seem to remember one with leaky intake gaskets and the smell came inside.

 

Not to steal thunder from a very good site that this one is, but for more in depth information on your Cordoba, and a LOT of people that are also in love with the "forgotten B-bodies", go here--> http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/for...ies-1975-1979/ .....tons of good information, in general, for resto, repair, etc.
The people there will be elated to have another Cordoba fan in their midst!

 

Wow, sorry for digging and old post. Just realized this was last posted to THREE YEARS ago!! lmao!!

 

 

 

For FMJ Bodies Only is a good place to start