Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:15:39 -0400
Reply-To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Gasoline aroma
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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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