I have the same overspill problem - but here's my trick to not ever
experiencing it again:

When you are a couple of gallons before ful, just switch the pump to it's
lowest flow speed, and let it auto-shut-off.

Don't ever top up manually - it always works and is a no-brainer.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Baker" <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas

> On one and only one occasion, I was able to get a full tank of gas without
> spillage, using the automatic shut off feature of the pump.  It was at a
gas
> station I do not normally frequent.  This leads me to believe your
assertion
> that the trip sensors on conventional pumps don't like the internal
geometry
> of the Vanagon fill spout for some reason.
>
> Dave in KC
> 85 Westy
> http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mark Rokus <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 1:01 AM
> Subject: Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
>
>
> > I do.  In fact it happened to me last night. (happens on both of my
> Syncros)
> > Be aware that setting the nozzle on the first notch and leaving to wash
> the
> > windows will almost always have you buying more gas than will fit, as it
> > ends up on the ground.  I suspect that the trip sensor is vaccuum driven
> by
> > the passing fuel and at low flow rates, it just isn't adjusted to trip
> > properly.  It has happened so much to me that I quit complaining to the
> > stations about the adjustment,  I just expect it to happen.
> >