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Date:         Thu, 20 Apr 2000 14:08:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl M <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl M <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mystery Hose
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The hose in question is only a vent for the clutch housing, which is sealed
on a Syncro. The vent hose goes to a point above the fuel tank and
terminates.


Karl M




----- Original Message -----


> Dave Williams wrote:
> >
> > I was poking around in the engine compartment of my van (87 Syncro GL)
and I
> > came across a loose hose.
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> I believe that hose is the vent for the evaporative system. As the level
> of gasoline falls in the tank, atmosphere replaces the gas through that
> line. You can do anything you want with it but DON'T PLUG IT!
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