Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 23:23:32 -0300
Reply-To: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject: Re: Gasoline aroma
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Those lines should just be braided 7mm braided fuel line … if I’m reading my notes correctly Contitech N2035715 should be suitable.
> On 20-Aug-2019, at 21:36, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:
>
> Breather hoses are available but breather tanks are not, correct?
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 85 Westfalia.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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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