Date:         Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:07:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
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From:         Steve Macaulay <smacaulay@INFINTIUM.COM>
Subject:      Fuel leak
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My 1989 Westy leaks gas when the tank is completely filled.  I've been
dealing with this problem for the couple of months I have had this van by
trying to not rely on the auto-stop feature of most gas nozzles and
estimating about how many gallons to add to get it close to filling up
without overfilling.  I'm getting better at this, but when I'm wrong I have
a slow but steady dripping of gas until I drive it around for a few miles.

Anyone experience a similar problem and have any suggestions?  I plan on
having the dealer look at this when I get my 60000 mile checkup in a few
thousand miles, but I'm wondering if this is a common and relatively minor
problem that I might be able to correct myself.  I've noticed from the VW
FAQ that there have been several fuel tank related recalls for 80s-era VWs
(not just vanagons), but there doesn't seem to be one for my 1989 year.
Although I haven't checked this out thoroughly, a quick check of the visible
fuel tank components didn't shed any light on the problem, although it may
have if it was leaking at the time.

Thanks,

Steve

1989 Westy