Date:         Fri, 10 Nov 2000 17:04:07 -0800
Reply-To:     l p <lphm@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         l p <lphm@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      84 Vanagon GL does not like the rain
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I can vouch for this problem, except my problem was at the bottom of these
overfill tanks rather than the top, where the rubber hose connects to the
nipple.  It was cracked internally (you couldn't see it from the outside),
and the shape of the tank funnels water straight down into it.  I finally
spotted it when I slightly overfilled my fuel tank, a little gas odour &
drip.  So check 'em out!  (at least I *think* this was the problem, time &
rain will let me know for sure... )

The short version of the related long story is:
- $1200cdn (including fuel pump & regulator)
- about 6 fuel filters changed roadside, usually in rain/snow
- 3 tows
   (the 100 mi one into Provo on flatbed w G&Ts was fun, tho, nice view from
up there)
- 2 harrowing road trips (N Vancouver Island, & Utah Green River)
- disgruntled girlfriend
  & cancelled plans for Mexico road trip this spring

o well

Lloyd
Vancouver, Canada
'84 1.9 Vgon "Moby"

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| Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 05:59:54 EST
| From: James Flanigan <vanagon40@HOTMAIL.COM>
| Subject: Re: 84 Vanagon GL does not like the rain
|
| I had the same problem, and as odd as this may seem, it was a fuel
problem!
| There are two plastic tanks that sit just behind the front wheels. These
| tanks are connected directly to the fuel tank (I am not sure of their
exact
| purpose). There are seals on the top of the tanks. The seals failed, and
| spray from the tires went directly to the fuel tank. The fuel filter would
| become waterlogged and plugged. This not only resulted in poor performance
| during the rain, but fuel line freeze up during the winter. You should be
| able to tell if this is the problem by checking the fuel filter during
| problems. Good luck.
| Vanagon40