Hi,

I had fumes in = my 1980 Vanagon when I bought it. After a few months I traced it to the = fire extinguisher the PO had mounted behind the passenger seat. The = holes he drilled had gone right into the expansion tank! At least the fire extinguisher was handy to the direct vent from the fuel tank into the = cabin of the bus. As you can imagine, I was afraid to light the = stove!

John Andrew 1980 and 1984 Westy's

-----Original = Message-----
From: Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MB.SYMPATICO.CA>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&g= t;
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 10:31 PM
Subject: still = getting gas fumes

Hey team,

I ended up getting a new fuel tank after finding the old one = beyond repair. Now, I still get fumes in the cabin but only when the = window is open. Any suggestions? Here are the parts already replaced:

251-201-166       breather pipe

211-611-833-D    grommet

113-919-131-A    gasket

251-201-139-B    filler seal

plus of course the fuel tank, clips, and ties.

I don't do the work myself, but try to keep myself informed at = the garage. Thanks for any suggestions.

Jeff Palmer

85 auto Westy

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