It is likely the vent hoses or connections on the top of the tank.
Drain the tank and its pretty easy  to handle.
The two long straps under it hold it up in place.
Helps if you can drive the front up on some good sturdy ramps.

Doug

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: jay 
  To: vanagon@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 5:23 PM
  Subject: [vanagon] smells like gas.....

  hi, 
  I just fired up the 'ole '81 vanagon after a long cold winter (fired 
  right up! no hesitation).  I changed the oil and filled the gas tank 
  and went for a drive.  Life is good.  But then I smelled gas, I 
  stopped and looked underneath and there was definately gas dripping 
  onto the road.  Crap.  I had a garage install a new parking brake 
  cable just before I parked it, and I recall the mechanic saying that 
  it was a big job and that he had to remove the gas tank (which is why 
  it cost me $250).  What do you think?  Did the mechanic miss 
  something?  A seal or something going?  It's not rust and I think the 
  gas is leaking high up and only when I corner or hit some good 
  bumps.  I'm gonna ask the garage tomorrow, but I expect that it will 
  be up to myself to find and fix the problem.  Any ideas or tips?
  thanks
  j

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