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Date:         Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:10:26 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
Comments: To: Parker Beeson <parker@COREADDICTS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <9D7C301A-2157-11D9-9F4F-000A95A8745E@coreaddicts.com>
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On 10/18/04 4:46 PM, "Parker Beeson" <parker@COREADDICTS.COM> wrote:

> Hi, haven't been able to find anything in the archives about this (not > sure I know what to search for though, sorry...). > > There are two small tanks behind each front wheel connected with two > lines each. I'm assuming these are reserve/aux gas tanks as they only > start to leak with a pretty nice drip when I fill the tank.. all 4 > lines leak. Obviously I'd like to replace these lines.. so the question > is: > > Are these lines pressurized even if the gas tank is low? Looks like I > can just go to Napa and get some replacement lines and clamps and just > do this myself, but I've read that the fuel system is pressurized even > with key off etc. and wouldn't want to create a mess. > > Thanks for any tips. This isn't a big deal, but I'd like to be able to > drive with a full tank. :-) > > Parker > '89 Westfalia > > Remove gas cap and then replace. Fuel system is no longer pressurized. The lines are just regular fuel line.

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