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Date:         Sun, 22 May 2011 18:58:13 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas Vapors
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <2C1B49AE-A11E-4150-B6AF-C8543BE5E3F8@mac.com>
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Silicon and gasoline. What was someone thinking. Most say on the tube not for use with gasoline or on head gaskets. It could just be a loose hose or one of the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. Also check the operation of the vapor recovery valve near the air filter. If all is well whenever you open the cap for filling you should hear some pressure escaping. After repairs the tank and vent system can be charged to 2-3 psi to make sure the vapors are kept in.

Dennis

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Robert Stewart Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:06 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Gas Vapors

A year ago my mechanic and I removed my new gas tank and installed the crossover pipe and a seal kit with all the rubber grommets and clamps. He used some special RTV silicone on all the rubber grommets before installing it.

Now it's a year later and the smell of gas permeates outside the vehicle when I fill up. I have no idea what to do.

I am at my wits end at this point.

Either a hose is damaged, or a seal must have blown ( hard to believe with the new rubber and RTV silicone though).

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks, Robert 88 Automatic Wolfsburg All New Fuel Lines All New Hoses Rebuilt Engine


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