In a message dated 4/30/08 8:53:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
philcappellini@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

> I think I may have a gas venting problem? The following things happen:I
> find when filling my 86 Vanagon, that it easily over flows. Sometimes when I
> know it is close to full I slow it right down to avoid the over spill. After
> filling it never seems to start on the first crank. It will usually start on the
> second or third crank. Finally when the tank is about half empty/full I
> start smelling gas in the cab. This will last for a while then disappears.Is this
> a venting problem? Is it an easy fix? Any suggestions? Thanks.
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you need to install the '88 up filler neck with float stopper ball...
no more backwash of fuel..

chris

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