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changed the spark plugs. now i smell gas

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Old 03-09-2013, 11:23 AM
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changed the spark plugs. now i smell gas

i changed the sparks in my 07 expy about 2 weeks ago and i was changing the oil today so when i was starting the engine up. i smelled gas coming from the engine. goes away after about 10 seconds what could it be?
 
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Old 03-09-2013, 03:15 PM
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was it cold? could be a loose sparkplug. If i was you i would check it out.....
 
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Old 03-09-2013, 03:57 PM
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When changing the plugs , did you move the injectors in their seat ? Maybe an injector o ring is seeping . Just a thought .
 
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Old 03-10-2013, 01:34 AM
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Checked the spark plugs and #8 was loose. Tightened it and smell seems to have gone away
 
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