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Re: major fuel leak
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:59:37 -0500
...ensure there is adequate ventilation in your work area >> remove all gasoline from the tank before attempting to remove tank >> from the vehicle >> >> if...
Re: Vanagon choking when feeding gas
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Jul 94 11:20:45 PDT
...The vent tube actually does not go into the gas tank. Instead it goes to a fuel expansion tank (one on each side of...
gas tank vent hose wet
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:33:51 EDT
...I know sometimes the vent mechinism on these plastic overflow tanks don't work properly. Could this be the cause of a prematurely failing...
Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation Question
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 06:39:44 -0400
...Anyone know what VW originally used? > >When I pulled the caps to the vent tanks, I noticed a tar like substance >around the cap...
leaking gas tank vent lines
Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 21:40:50 -0600
and not on an old VW NISSAN / SENTRA 2005 ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR HOSE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE...
RE: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 24 Jun 97 02:12:54 UT
...This often means replacing at least one seal - and possibly a vent fitting if it cracks. (Had to pull a tank to cure a...
Re: Chronic fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:48:34 -0600
...Cleaned the tank, replaced the old vent lines, and have not heard my fuel pump since. Good luck, Warren 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
Fuel tank fun! -->need part!
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:02:07 -0400
...Pulled out Bentley and turns out they go on top of the vent tanks...dropped the tanks, found the driver side one to have...
Re: 87 Vanagon GL Fuel Starvation on Down Incline/Gas tank overflow
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Tue, 12 Nov 1996 12:16:29 -0500 (EST)
> On another related subject, the PO had the gas tank replaced just > before we purchased the vehicle. I can't for the life of...
Re: gas smell
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Sun, 16 May 2004 18:07:57 -0700
...fuel tank for leaks when you fill it up is when it will show up, thats where I found mine, the vent lines were...
It's worse than I thought (fuel leak)
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 27 Mar 97 15:16:17 EST
...one of the plastic "Y" doohickeys on top of the tank that the vent hoses connect to is very leaky. I don't know...
Baffles in Tanks
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:30:40 -0400
Interesting, When I did the vent hose / tank grommet job on my 90 Carat, I replaced the fuel guage sending unit grommet. With the...
Re: 1988 Westy - fuel leaks upon fill up
Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:11:36 -0400
...so I never top up my gas tank. > I am thinking there is a leaky vent line. How hard is it to troubleshoot > and...
Re: Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:30:25 -0700
...First, what is the best way to get the small lines going to the two expansion tanks connected? Looks like the PVC vent line...
Re: Reminder of capacity of stock propane tank
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 13 Dec 2015 18:35:06 -0800
Inspected and leak tested implies that the tank was empty, empty, empty. To fill from empty, one vents the air inside using propane. I...
Re: doughnut spare gas tank
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 Sep 1994 19:32:38 -0400
...And yes, you do need to have the vent from the center of the '68 tank connected to the inlet that you removed from...
Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 27 May 2007 15:45:19 -0700
...I don't see one on your ASI tank. Yes, the vent SHOULD face down to help keep it free of debris, but somehow...
Re: Fresh water tank leaking via vent.
Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
Sat, 9 Aug 2014 14:32:53 -0400
I removed and replaced the fill hose and I had to put some silicone tape under the fill hose to get it to stop...
Re: Alternate locations for Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Fri, 8 Mar 2002 23:20:59 EST
...They use a small BBQ style tank, and vent the compartment out through the floor. You should be able to find a similar setup...
Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 27 May 2007 22:00:15 -0600
...the vents beyond the covers. Here, for example, is a regulator that you do NOT want to install on a horizontal tank: http://www...
McGee: Fuel leaking and Odometer retired
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Tue, 17 Sep 1996 16:59:40 -0500
...On the fuel leaking, most likely, as I have experienced recently, the vent pipe connecting, above the gas tank, is broken at one of...
Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:00:47 -0500
...They sell a fuel tank sealer kit that has everything you need. By the way, not sure what kind of vent/expansion relief tubing...
Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Aug 1996 13:39:28 -0400
...the other vent line leaking but thats the risk...)at least this will confirm a leak or no leak in the tank thereby avoiding...
Correct evap/vent hose?
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:52:21 -0700
I replaced the vent lines on my fuel tank and evap system last year with this: "Cloth Braided Fuel/Vacuum Hose - Black - 5 Meter...
Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:36:09 -0700
So I yanked the fuel tank yesterday to re-seal & check for rust yay no perorations just surface waiting for my POR-15 to...
Re: Strange, brief venting of coolant...? Advice sought.
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sat, 18 Jun 2005 07:04:16 -0400
Kevin, Was the overflow tank totaly filled? I would say you overheated. My advice; take it a little easier going up the hills. Ken...
Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Aug 1996 17:11:52 -0400
...tank and the vent lines end at the top as well.When you pressurize the tank you could squirt soap solution around the vent...
Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders (the correct way)
Historical mailing list - Scott B.
Fri, 3 Nov 2000 18:49:13 -0800
...With this process you will not need to vent the tank and and the vent on the tank will not get damaged. I have...
How long is long enough!
Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 00:28:10 EDT
Volks, I am about to replace my gas tank with one a friend gave me and I'm trying to collect all the bits...
purging propane tank
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sat, 11 Jun 2016 23:58:21 -0400
...the tank before filling. One idea I had was to have the local filler put in a half gallon, and then vent gas out...
Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:53:19 -0500
...dropping the tank tomorrow if things go as planned, and then > see what I can do about repairing the crossover vent tube. I'll...
Gas smell from front...
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 10:48:06 -0400
...the tank that is allowing the gas to vent out the fumes when I am driving.... Best place to start? Pull the tank down...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:59:14 -0800
"My charcoal had all become compressed and wasn't allowing the tank to vent properly (thunk sound after shutting off the engine as the...
Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:15:39 -0500
...Fuel Tank Weirdness > > > > Keith, > > > > No charcoal cannisters should vent to the atmoshpere (that is bad). > > They > > should always be recirculated back into the intake...
Re: gasoline odor
Historical mailing list - Tony
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:38:15 -0700
...When the tank is filled all the way - gas leaks out the vent hoses and then smells/drips till about 7/8 full--was...
Re: Sudden Propane Venting from Tank Valve
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:24:31 -0400
The arrow is pointing to what I am pretty sure is the emergency pressure release of the tank. Your tank looks different from mine...
fuel tank reinstall
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:06:00 -0500
...the tank from the wheel well as you go up? I made all the vent lines long enough to attach to the tank with...
Re: testing a water pump...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:57:08 -0400
...The limiting point in the system is the pressure-tank cap, which is supposed to vent to the overflow tank at around 13 psi...
Re: Leak symptoms
Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:51:38 EDT
...it out of the expansion tank, into the refill tank (behind lic plate), and out it's vent hole to the ground. While this...
fuel tank vent lines
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:27:50 -0800
Hi all, Well, I am finally getting around to dropping my fuel tank. I do have a question for you all. Are the small...
Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 20:24:09 -0500
...The system vents through the tank. Seems to work ok. Never had a problem. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
Historical mailing list
Fri, 31 Jan 1997 19:27:22 +0000
...I'll second that - my Dad's diesel Rabbit did this when the vent hose rubbed against the alternator belt & melted closed. The tank...
Re: Help w/Gas Tank Vent repair?
Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:53:57 -0800
With help from people on the list, I was able to make this repair without dropping the tank. Granted, I have a small forearm...
Re: Don't top off gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:00:15 -0300
...I have now replaced the flex fuel/vent lines on the expansion tanks and life is better. On 13-Aug-2014, at 16:09...
Re: More Propane Capacity
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Mon, 12 Nov 2001 10:30:53 -0800
...In Europe, it is permitted to carry the > propane tank inside the van but with open venting to the outdoors through the > bottom of...
Excessive fuel tank pressure
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:02 -0400
...The engine/ trans and fuel tank were removed and all fuel lines, grommets, rollover vents, seals were replaced along with fuel filler neck, fuel...
Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 16 May 2005 09:46:22 -0700
Open the 80% vent valve on the westy tank, it'll fill right up without a pump. You really only need a pump if...
Re: how much have you filled your gas tank??
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:35:21 -0400
...to top off > > completely (any faster and the feedback through the tank vent lines > > will tend > > to cause the auto cut off to kick...
Re: gas tanks FS...Re: Where to buy a replacement gas tank?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:04:35 +0000
<i have some really nice 2wd vanagon gas tanks for sale.. not rusted, not crushed. from '88-'91 vanagons..> I just pulled mine earlier...
Re: [Syncro] 2nd propane tank/heater-Dual tank instalation!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:01:15 -0500
...This is why the regulators are > always installed outside or the vent gets hard piped outside. > > The best way to installed dual tanks is...
Re: Gas smell from front...
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 13:50:10 -0700
...the tank that is allowing the > gas to vent out the fumes > > when I am driving.... > > > > Best place to start? Pull the tank down...
Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 8 Jul 1997 20:35:46 -0400
...the tanks were overfilled and > the pressure relief valves later had to vent gas (if they weren't jammed shut > - then the tank seams...
Re: New filler tube in, grommets and gas line replaced, still smell gas....
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Sat, 26 May 2012 07:34:31 -0400
...That cross-over vent/ evap line is about 5/8ths inch in diameter. << Going across the top of the tank, and split from one...
Re: cold start skipping
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:29:31 -0800
...fitting on the "crossover" > vent pipe that equalizes air space on the left and right halves of the tank. > Common problem. Repair kits are...
Re: '81 plastic vents
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Tue, 5 Feb 2002 17:17:17 -0700
...and Myron wrote: >>My supposed 81 Westy has plastic vents, but still the full width >>rear seat, propane tank in the cabinet, and no...
Re: Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:23:23 -0400
...I was able to get the vent tank grommets at VW (as no one else seems to have them), only four left in their...
Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 18:52:30 -0700
...I believe the Plat Cat was 6 inches thick to accomodate the venting system... perhaps if the venting went right out the back it...
Last few connections on the Syncro Gas Tank?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 8 Jan 2009 05:20:50 -0600
...What sort of electrical and vent hose connections are up there since I don't see a photo of the Syncro tank in Bentley...
Re: Metal fuel lines was: vendors, show us your hoses (was: VW Fires)
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 08:36:51 -0400
> I think vapour lock was a gremlin with carburettors and vented fuel tanks. Since > FI was used you don't hear of these so...
Re: Propane Regulator
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 02:36:21 -0400
At 22:56 7/8/99 -0700, Paul Travassos wrote: >I just had my propane tank out to repaint and to re-valve it...