Date:         Wed, 17 May 2000 08:29:23 -0700
Reply-To:     t <vbob@PRIMENET.COM>
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From:         t <vbob@PRIMENET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas Leak - survey of your opinion
Comments: To: Sharon Falvey <snow@INCONNECT.COM>
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DO you smell gas? Then yes, you have a leak. The bozo who told you that
those tubes only carry fumes.... doesn't own a Vanagon.
They may have been designed for fumes only but when the hose gets
compromised, it is a common source of leaks.
The job is not fun, not technically hard, and not unimportant. Figure
out from Mr. Wilfey or one of the other vendors what you need to replace
all of the hoses under there and do it all at once. If you are really
conscientious, you'll have the tank cleaned at the same time. I have not
found this necessary as of yet, but knock on wood.

Go on tour? Only if you like the idea of putting like 7 gallons max in
your tank. Makes for lots of stops and keeps you outa the Nevada/Utah
desert. *G*

tim o'brien
83 AC long range (fixed)
84 short range (about 140 miles between fill half ups)


Sharon Falvey wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I was wondering what to do. Presently I have a gas leak but, I am not clear
> where it is coming from. Here are my observations so far
> I filled my tank (one time) and it appeared to be leaking from the small
> hoses on the drivers side. I took the van in to a mechanic and I was told
> that these hoses generally only carry fumes. The mechanic said they could
> not find a leak and did not want to charge for something they did not think
> they were fixing.
>
> Since then I have put $5.00 in to watch for leaks. One time, it appeared to
> spill out of the top of the neck where you fill the tank on passenger side.
> I took it to another mechanic and it did not spill from the neck during that
> filling.
>
> I have a friend (who has dropped his tank before) who is willing to help me,
> a non mechanical female, drop the tank and replace gaskets and stuff.
> However, timing is not good. I really want to get out of town and he is busy
> and I am waiting for some parts I ordered to arrive.
>
> The survey question is.  Do I really have a leak?  and is it safe to go on
> tour without fixing the tank? Other opinions or advise is welcome.