Well, it happened ...... again!!!

Year 2000, rebuilt the ol' 2.1L WBX, replaced all hoses in the engine
compartment, including installing a complete new fuel line kit and
injector hoses from Ken at Vanagain.com.

Year 2003, near Huntsville, AL, sudden rapid loss of fuel noticed on the
gauge. Looked through rear mirror and saw a trail behind me in the road,
and it followed me into the parking lot. Found a hole rubbed through a
fuel line. Repaired it. No problems .........until now.

Today, January, 19, 2004, driving on the interstate through the big city
of Birmingham, going around a curve ramp onto another highway, the
engine paused for just a second, then continued. One half mile down the
road as I reached the bottom of an off ramp, the engine stopped. Would
not start. Fuel guage said "Empty". Then there was the distinct smell of
gasoline drifting into the interior or the van. I opened the hatch,
nothing obvious. Fumes were not that strong now, probably due to
evaporation and dissipation. Closed it up, called AAA.
AAA delivered it home for me.

So, where do I begin to look for this leak. The tank obviously is flat
empty, and I am reluctant to put gas back in the tank to hunt for a
leak. Turning the switch back on, energizing the fuel pump could be a
recipe for disaster, if fuel is sprayed and there is an errant spark of
static electricity. It is cold today, and static electricity is rampant.

Any suggestions as to how to trouble shoot this leak will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver