97 escort doent like to start sometime

[teamdarkstyle]

my 97 escort lx wont start some time.the coil pack is working, and the starter is trying to turn it over. but when it does start it runs fine. i have noticed then when i turn the car off it kinda smells like gas. and when i turn the key no but not start it i hear a hummimg noise, that i think is the fuel pump.
the guy i got the car from replace the fuel pump right before i got the car.
i need help i dont know what to do or look for

[dareall]

if you are smelling gas, that could mean a couple of things. Because the fuel pump was recently changed, I would look there first. the clamps on the hoses might not be attached correctly. Or, the hoses may have split or cracked (check for leak evidence under the center of the car with air conditioner off). If that area checks out, check your fuel filter. This part may have also been changed but not installed correctly. I have seen these things changed from the dealer only to come apart at the hose because the clips weren't installed correctly.

[teamdarkstyle]

are you talking about the clips that hold the hose on the outside of the fuel tank or clips on the inside of the tank
cause i did notice when i first check it out and pulled the fuel pump that one of the plastic white clips that hold the fuel line on the outside of the tank that one was broken so i superglued the clip back together and it seemed to work. but i dont know
maybe since i will have to take another look i should just buy a new one