Date:         Tue, 16 Mar 1999 14:42:54 -0800
Reply-To:     Justin Gordon <justin@BAYAREA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Justin Gordon <justin@BAYAREA.NET>
Subject:      Leaking Gas Tank and Oil Leaks
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Are there any easy fixes for a leaking gas tank? The tank seems to leak near
the place where gas goes in. It only leaks when the tank is full. If I fill
that the tank all the way, I end up loosing a quarter tank of gas.

Also, I've had an oil leak on the push rod repaired with a collapsable tube.
However, there is still a slight leak, but on the other side (got the right
side repaired, the leak is coming from the left). The leak is coming from
the left side of the engine casing, dripping off a piece that sticks out a
bit. Could this be coming from a faulty tube on the right?

Is it acceptable/normal for an '84 to be dripping a small amount of oil?
Could this oil be from the previous drip? I.e., the oil was on the engine
casing and is still dripping after about 4 weeks.


Thanks.


Justin Gordon
'84 Vanagon