Date:         Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:40:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
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Even with that, I had to get my neighbor Bobby (otherwise known as He of the
Skinny Arms) to get those in place for me. Guess I've eaten too much spinach
to do that job myself.

Cya,
Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Bill Shawley
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 12:47 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!

Word!

> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:34:33 -0400
> From: vanagon@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> When replacing the crossover pipe seals, it's WAY easier to install the
> grommet (seal) into the hole first, then push the pipe fitting into the
> grommet. I spent a lot of time trying to seat the grommet already
installed
> on the fitting.. didn't work for me.
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Multivan
> Northern Michigan
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Scott Chapman
<scott_list@mischko.com>wrote:
>
> > When I fill my fuel tank, I smell gasoline.
> > I looked down there and find fuel dripping (slowly) off the driver's
> > side. It stops dripping after a while.
> >
> > Question is: Do these tanks ever leak in the tank proper or only in the
> > fittings up on the top?
> >
> > Clues on diagnosing this and fixing or replacing?
> >
> > New little Westy is costing money but it _will_ get better!
> >
> > I ordered a new propane tank and radiator yesterday. I may need to
> > order a new fuel tank, too.
> >
> > I hope I can get it rolling good in time for the Susquehanna Valley
> > Vanagon Club gathering at the end of this month!
> >
> > Thanks again for all the help taking care of my new hobby! :)
> >
> > Scott
> >

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