In a message dated 96-02-05 00:29:07 EST, cstand@u.washington.edu (Craig Standley) writes: > >Where exactly is this canister that collects the fuel? I think I should >take a look at it. Once or twice I've filled the tank up, parked on a >hill (driver's side downhill) and had gas spill out. Not too safe, and I >was wondering what it was that caused the spill. The tubes look pretty >good, but I'd like to check out the canister. Is it a difficult repair? >Everything else on the bus is in original condition, and I don't think >the PO would have tampered with this system, but maybe someone did. > >Thanks, >Craig When I first got the '72 whenever I filled it up a large amount of gas would leak. Found out that a rubber "elbow" on top of the gas tank had dry-rotted. It didn't cost much for a new elbow and it was easy to replace. Getting to was another matter though (Step 1: Take out engine). Brad '72 Westy '87 (Where is all my brake fluid going?) Syncro GL
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