Buy a fire ext if don't already have one. Their are over 30 connection on and around the tank and thats not including the engine compartment. Take a hard look at the charcoal filter and expansion tank next to left front wheel and the other tank next to the right front wheel. The rubber seal on the gas cap could be worn. You never did say what position you were in/sitting standing/inside/outside or at the the rear of the van when you smell gas. I have a good picture of the tank and all connection if you want I can scan it for you. Good luck sh@interlog.com wrote: > Gas tank on 82 Vanagon was removed, relined and refinished, and > re-installed about 1 year ago. Garage also claimed to have replaced all > joints and gaskets at the time. > > Recently, gasoline smell has returned. Unlike previous time, there are no > visble drips or wet spots under the vehicle. > > Any thoughts? > - > Steven Heller > Toronto, Canada |
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