Date:         Tue, 20 Aug 2019 23:17:45 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
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From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: Gasoline aroma
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David:

Ahhh, Ode de Petrol … it awakens the senses.

I would suspect the near 30-yr old lines to/from the expansion tanks in each wheel well … or the covers on the tanks.

> On 20-Aug-2019, at 12:40, David OKC 🇺🇸 <okdavid55@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
>