gas smell??

[bimmerville]

Havent posted in awhile and I needed some things anwsered. My 1987 325is with 309,000 miles runs great except for a few little things. Its chipped and I recently did a timing belt,waterpump,all new belts,thermostat(the usual). Ever since I have owned the car when I go to start it it seems to hesitate and needs a little pedal pumping to get going(not always) sometimes it will start fine. It also starts to smell like gas pretty heavy at idle or at lower speeds. I dont see any sort of leak anywhere though and no puddling while sitting(even when running) I am driving across the country in a few months and I know this motor is plenty strong enough to do it. I just dont want something like this to affect the trip. So if you have any suggestions or similar issues PLEASE HELP
MATT

[smonkbmw]

check for a cracked injector or leaking injector seal. i also had leaking hoses. the smaller diameter ones that run across the top of the motor.

[bimmerville]

Fixed the gas smell it was the small hose that connects to the fuel rail against the firewall-still need help with the bad starts though any suggestions????