>Dear List Readers, > >Hello again. I found out what kind of vehicle I bought, that is to say that >I found out how to read the VIN number and now know that I have an >air-cooled engine, which was mainly what I wanted to know about. Late last >night I filled up (11+ gals.) the tank. Now the entire interior is just >awash in gas fumes. Right now it's kinda cold here in Indiana and I'd like >to be able to feel safe running the heater. Any ideas as to what might be >the cause of this. When I purchased the van, it only had a quarter tank of >gas, but there was no odor. Now it has 3/4 and my family can hardly bear >the smell. Any advice welcome. > > >TIA, >Joe Denison >'81 Vanagon L My '80 Vanagon Westie leaks fuel near the front tire if I fill till it takes no more. No fuel fumes inside though. I have kept the fuel level below full on purpose 'cause of this problem. Ed Grant '80 Westie Ed Grant |
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