Date:         Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:02:34 -0300
Reply-To:     Larry Innes <linnes@innu.ca>
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From:         Larry Innes <linnes@innu.ca>
Subject:      fuel tank seals
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Hi, Volks -

I was following the Bus Depot replacement tank specs discussion (was
'Baffled Tanks') with some interest. I've noticed the slight 'whiff'
of gas fumes from the RHS of my 87 Westy GL on warm days (yes, we
sometimes have warm days in Labrador), and I'm thinking fuel tank
seal...my problem is figuring out which one is most likely to be the
culprit w/o commiting to a full dismantling of the fuel tank w/o
parts on hand.

Does the List have any wisdom as to 'most likely culprits' on this
count? I've checked the easily accessible evaporation/return tanks
under the wheel wells, and all seems well...is the fuel sender seal
or some other component known for its propensity for failure?

Regards,

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            Mon pays, ce n'est un pays, c'est l'hiver
               Mon jardin, ce n'est pas un jardin, c'est la plaine
                 Mon chemin, ce n'est pas un chemin, c'est la neige,
                        Mon pays, ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver!
Larry Innes
PO Box 2156 Stn B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador (NF)
A0P 1E0         CANADA
87 Westfalia GL "Blu"
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