At 09:08 PM 4/5/98 -0700, you wrote: >There was no difficulty seeing the circular "puddle" of gasoline below the >back of the van, on the right [passenger] side, just behind and inside of >the rear wheel. It was 10-12" in diameter, but evaporated and was gone when >I went back about 10 min. later. > >So--Any ideas? >But it may well be something else, and I realize that the info i've been >able to provide doesn't offer much to go on. Still, if anyone has >suggestions, I'd appreciate hearing them. > When the identical situation arose on my '87, it turned out to be located where the fuel feed line goes through the bulkhead (pass. side). It transfers through by way of a small (white) plastic fitting, and on the far side the hose was too short & not well clamped. Longer length of hose with a loop took care of the leak & allows for engine movement. Just a possibility. Austin PS - unfortunately you missed a beautiful day @ Kelley Park (love the trolley barn) |
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