Peter, correct me if I am wrong but I think that this is a classic case of some hose leaking in the back. I do not think it is possible for a vanagon to have vapor lock with fuel injection. More than likely the mtbe has had its way on the rubber hoses. Any leakage is do to fuel pressure from the pump which is maintained after the van is shut off unless you have a hose leak. Peter keep that noose of your up and smell the fuool in the air. It is truely a sad loss to miss this smell. gary Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:11:55 -0800 From: Peter Lofting <lofting@APPLE.COM> Subject: Vanagon gas tank leaks - vapor lock floods engine bay Talking of gas leaks, there is another problem with Vanagon's which is that a vapour lock can form which forces fuel out of the tanks into the engine bay. This happened to friends who were camping out in the mountains at 5000 feet for a couple of days. When they re-started the van to drive home they suffered a 3 minute engine fire that trashed the wiring harness and plastic fitting - see photos at http://17.254.3.162/images/TomJoanVW/index.html I've not worked out where the vapour lock occured yet, but its something else to watch out for if you go up in the mountains or park in the hot sun for a long period of time. Probably best to check the engine bay before starting off. Has anyone else had this experience? Peter (1984 Vanagon Westy)
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