Date:         Thu, 10 May 2012 19:50:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
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Unless you are getting fuel from contaminated sources I would look for ways
water and dirt are getting into the tank. Leaks on top including the vent
tubes and the gravity valves on top of the wheel well expansion tanks are
common places for entry. Also, small pin holes on top of the tank can let
stuff in. Pressure test the tank and vents, you'll find the leaks.

Dennis

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Subject: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC

Hi all.

Doing fuel hoses. I see this in fuel drained from hoses:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SpltwcyHBpI/T6vptzB8XLI/AAAAAAAAFwY/-2a6S
NR_g3k/s912/Gas%253B%2520Fuel%2520Addititive%253F.jpg

I added fuel injector cleaner but I assume that would blend with gas.

Is this water I see?

Pan has Teflon or similar coating. I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of it
off and that's what I see?

Thanks

Neil.

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