There is also a plastic fitting that goes through the firewall (at least on my 88) and it is a good idea to replace this in case it is cracked.

Todd
'88 westy
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
> I would check the piece of rubber hose that is behind the firewall in the
> engine compartment.  It is directly above the starter and can be seeping
> causing your smell.  Fix it quick since it may dripping gas on top of your
> starter!
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> BJ Feddish
> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 3:36 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Smell gas...
>
>
> This one is driving me nuts. I can smell gas when I come towards the van,
> especially near the sliding door.  I've been from one end to the other
> inspecting the gas lines and I've check the hoses and expansion tanks on
> both sides. Everything looks dry.
>
> Where else to look?
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan