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>
    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
    1 Winnipeg Folk Fest ticket
    Winnipeg Canada

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