Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 19:36:51 -0500
Reply-To: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Gasoline aroma
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Breather hoses are available but breather tanks are not, correct?
Thanks
Jeff
85 Westfalia.
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> On Aug 20, 2019, at 7:15 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I just had the same issue last month on my 84, it was a breather hose that had come off from the breather tank below the driver's seat.
>
> Symptom was upon fill-up, splash back, and some dripping when full from the tube under the driver's seat.
>
> After replacing, problem went away.
>
> There are so many seals on the tank, and hoses, it never hurts to check everything.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David McNeely
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Gasoline aroma
>
> When I had that smell, it was because the seal around the filler neck was
> bad, and because grommets and seals on the top of the tank were bad.
>
> I lived in Edmond until winter 2014. Still miss some things about
> Oklahoma, believe it or not. Wonderful stream smallmouth bass fishing in
> the eastern part of the state, and great fall weather. Of course, the rest
> of the year sucks, weatherwise.
>
> I used to think I was the only driver of a Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile in
> Oklahoma.
>
> Best mechanic for Vanagons and other VWs, Darrel Cook in east Norman. You
> can find him on the Roadhaus listings. Knows everything about our
> vehicles, and can do everything on them. Reasonable costs, too. Back when
> I used him, $50 per shop rate hour, by the book, whereas others were more
> like $125, and he would let you source your own parts. But, he also knew
> every possible source including junk yards near and far. Usually no long
> waits to get in as well. And he would go the extra mile to diagnose and if
> he had to go through extensive trouble shooting and work to get unusual
> situations figured out, well, he did so. Only bad thing is that he is WAY
> out in the boonies, and you might think you have lost your way the first
> time you go. Calls his shop Darrel's something or other.
>
> On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:45 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> You need to check the vapor recovery lines and the 2 expansion tanks for
>> the fuel tank. This is a very common failure point. Besides taking
>> everything down and replacing what fails inspection a shop should be able
>> to do a "Smoke Test" to locate the leaks. Keep in mind that if fuel and
>> vapor can leak out then there is also the ability for rain and road dirt to
>> get sucked in. Repairs should be done promptly.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of David
>> OKC ????
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:40 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Gasoline aroma
>>
>> Good morning!
>>
>> Although I’ve rarely posted over the years, I’m certainly thankful for
>> this list and the excellent tips and advice I’ve gleaned.
>>
>> I’m not that mechanically inclined, so I usually have professionals work
>> on my ’91 Carat (with automatic tranny) for me. But I’ve run into an issue
>> that has so far defied diagnosis.
>>
>> When I drive around city streets with either my driver side or driver and
>> passenger side windows rolled down, I experience a light to moderate aroma
>> of gasoline. Both I and my mechanics have inspected all the fuel lines and
>> found no leaks whatsoever. The gas cap is an original, locking gas cap,
>> which seems to fit tightly.
>>
>> I’m baffled. Thanks in advance for any wisdom and advice my fellow
>> Vanagon list members might provide.
>>
>> David Stell, Oklahoma City
>>
>>
>>
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