On the subject of expansion tanks, there is a terrific opportunity to
leak vapours from both the fittings on the expansion tanks and the
cross-over tube. I had a gas smell whenever the tank was over 3/4 full
as the connections at the expansion tank and the vinyl fittings on the
tanks were loose in the rubber grommets.

- Eric
80 Westie 'Rusty'

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of jon
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 12:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: gas leak

It could be one of several things:

There are overflow/expansion hoses and tanks that come out of the top of
the fuel tank. If any of the hoses or seals are bad, fuel will leak.
Also, make sure there are not any holes in the expansion tanks (there is
one in the front wheel well on both sides of the van).

This only happens when the tank if full because fuel fills up in the
fill pipe above the level of the tank. So, any holes in hoses etc. will
cause fuel to leak until it is below the level of the hole.

I've had two hoses go bad on mine, so I've been there, done that.

Jon

On Tue, 5 Aug 2003, karen davis wrote:

> When I fill up my 84 westy, gas leaks out from underneath the car.
> This only happens when I fill until the pump stops.  If I don't fill
> completely, I have no problem.  Any suggestions on what might be
> wrong.  There is a large gas leak underneath middle of van but again
> this is only if I fill it up competely.
>
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