Date:         Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:15:38 -0800
Reply-To:     MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
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...poorly seated injectors (worn O-rings) ? ...

--- On Mon, 11/14/11, Mike Riley <mkriley@FUSE.NET> wrote:

> From: Mike Riley <mkriley@FUSE.NET>
> Subject: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Monday, November 14, 2011, 9:50 AM
>  85 1.9 2 wheel drive
> brown in ohio<g>
>   odor comes only when driven and a little while
> after
>  no visible leaks.
>  no drips anywhere
>  firewall fitting like new
>  vapor recovery hooked up
>  smell only in engine compartment and vents
>  anybody have problems with hose permeability
>  I discovered the smell from sniffing the vents
>  any ideas
>  thanks
>  mike
> 
> 
> >
> >
> > ---- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
> wrote:
> > > Mike,
> > >
> > > Don't run this thing again before you get this
> resolved. To paraphrase
> > > an old saying - where there are fumes  there
> will be  fire - and you
> > > don't want the fire to be your van!
> > >
> > > And keep your fire extinguisher handy while you
> work on the van to
> > > resolve this.
> > >
> > > Please do advise us per Roger's list of
> questions.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > > John Rodgers
> > > Clayartist and Moldmaker
> > > 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> > > Chelsea, AL
> > > Http://www.moldhaus.com
> > >
> > >
> > > On 11/13/2011 1:16 PM, Mike Riley wrote:
> > > > smell gas in engine compartment and it is
> moderately strong. fuel hoses are 6 months old and NOT
> showing any signs of leaking
> > > > firewall fitting ok and showing no signs of
> leaking also hose behind firewall.
> > > > vapor recovery system all hooked up with no
> leaks. absolutely no drips anywhere and no smell at the
> front.
> > > > all the usual suspects are ok  and
> engine is very clean and shows no signs of seepage
> anywhere.
> > > > any ideas?
> > > > mike
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
>