Possible Explanation

My thermostat was not working properly, and the engine never really got up to true operating temperature, which, as they say, "is bad". I've replaced it and the gasoline smell has disappeared!

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=239713

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86 560SL
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85 380SL
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