Joe,

Near the starter you say? Did you check that plastic connection that passes through the firewall. I hear those leak a lot and it is right in that vicinity.

-Ben

> Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:09:34 -0700
> From: fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET
> Subject: Joe's 85GL
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> Well hmm, how do i start off. ok my baby 85gl has been hangin out in a garage for the
> last ahhh 4month? dont drive it much these days, since i live 2miles from work :) shes safe
> and sound, but i should have disconnected the battery before storing it. Doh.
> 
> Question all my fuel lines and other idems are in great order, but has anyone heard of gas leaking
> near the starter motor? yes my battery was dry and after little cranking it leaked just a couple
> drops. Nothing since! what causes this? just flooded a bit since battery was bone dry on juice.
> 
> I'm totaly careful with any type of gas leaks. and do understand that it can be a fire bomb!
> 
> No leaks tho- all lines look good. wow she was happy to get rolling again, such a nice baby..
> remember they hear us ;-P
> 
> Thanks,
> Joe
> 
> Have a nice Day :)

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