

| Subject: | Re: Aux fuel tank lines pressurized? |
| From: | jimt |
| Date: | Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:10:26 -0600 |
On 10/18/04 4:46 PM, "Parker Beeson" <parker@COREADDICTS.COM> wrote: > Hi, haven't been able to find anything in the archives about this (not > sure I know what to search for though, sorry...). > > There are two small tanks behind each front wheel connected with two > lines each. I'm assuming these are reserve/aux gas tanks as they only > start to leak with a pretty nice drip when I fill the tank.. all 4 > lines leak. Obviously I'd like to replace these lines.. so the question > is: > > Are these lines pressurized even if the gas tank is low? Looks like I > can just go to Napa and get some replacement lines and clamps and just > do this myself, but I've read that the fuel system is pressurized even > with key off etc. and wouldn't want to create a mess. > > Thanks for any tips. This isn't a big deal, but I'd like to be able to > drive with a full tank. :-) > > Parker > '89 Westfalia > > Remove gas cap and then replace. Fuel system is no longer pressurized. The lines are just regular fuel line. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
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