Date:         Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:46:57 -0600
Reply-To:     Parker Beeson <parker@COREADDICTS.COM>
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From:         Parker Beeson <parker@COREADDICTS.COM>
Subject:      Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
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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