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Date:         Sat, 2 Jan 1999 17:17:52 -0600
Reply-To:     "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Mark B. Magee" <condor2@FLASH.NET>
Subject:      Vanagons & Fuel Line Fires
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Volks,
I have noticed gas fumes emmanating from the 87GL and have "grounded" it
until I can track the source down. I have been vexed trying to locate
the exact source, it doesn't seem to be the engine compartment, but
rather somewhere forward from there.


My question to the List is this:
When Vanagon fires have occurred, I have heard of a few, does anyone
know of the specific source(s) on the fuel delivery system that have
been positively identified as the culprit?


I will check all my clamps as Bjorn suggested, for it is my thought that
good German fuel line should be good for what, maybe 15 years? I can
understand clamps loosening up, but the integrity of the fuel line
itself should be good short of some rubbing/friction I would imagine.


Any and all feedback appreciated.


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Shalom                                                    87 GL
Mark Magee                                            91 Westy
Kemah TX USA                                      96 Suzuki 4WD Sport
John 14:6
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