It could be leaking from the connection to the overflow tank that sit up in the wheelwell above the filler pipe. In my case, I replaced the rubber fuel hose and clamps (the screw type).No problem since. GerryR ----- Original Message ----- From: john silverman <jsilver@AROS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 21, 1999 8:30 AM Subject: gas leak from filler
> Last 2 time I filled up Vyk ('90 Syncro Westy), after driving for a while I > noticed a gassy smell by the right rear. Well, the other day I noted that > some of the mud caked on the filler pipe that you can see in the wheel well > (looking up w/ head next to tire) was damp w/ gas. Is this a problem with > th filler tube? the vent lines? or the (please please no) gas tank? If I > don't fill the tank all the way to autostop, will this problem cease to be > an immediate issue ( I would assume so, as when the tank is not full, it > doesn't smell). > > What's the next step in diagnosing/ attempting repair? > > Thanks... > John > 90 syncro gl camper > SLC > |
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