Hi,
Don't know if my hoses near my gas tank wore out on their own or if  was from
a
engine fire that had occurred with the PO, but I went for too long letting
it leak out
on the ground when I filled up.  Took down to my mechanic where he  replaced
all
the hoses down there for $150.  Not a problem since.
Good luck!
James in Houston
87 Westy (The Phoenix)