> Re.Spillage when filling the gas.
>
> Update from the local VW mechanic (Bela's in Burbank,
> Calif - had honest experiences with this guy btw) ---
> he says his also spills gas if he fills it all the way
> up - that the vent hoses are going bad...he quoted
> $150 to drop the tank and replace them with new nylon
> hoses, but said there is really no need -just don't
"top" off the tank - fill it 3/4 full and no problems
> with spill over, and is safe and fine 2 drive...i
> concur...

Just be sure your tank hasn't rusted through at the top.
I had the same problem, dropping the tank showed that the P.O. had bodged a
fibreglass repair (which had split) and about 1/4 of the fuel tank was open
the the air.
I reckon if I had put the van on its side the entire tank would have emptied
itself in about 30 seconds which probably wouldn't be a good thing.
A new tank solved the problem.

Philm
Type 25