Paul,

Don't run with the pipe capped! This pipe returns unused fuel from the
pressure regulator back to the fuel tank. You probably need to replace
the rubber hose from the regulator to the plastic pipe behind the
firewall. I'm assuming you have a FI system rather than a carb, about
which I know nada. In any case, you may be able to cut off a bit of
the hose where it's leaking and reclamp it just to get you to a parts
store where you will want some 7mm fuel line. This is a low pressure
return.

Let us know how you make out...

John Meeks
'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN
Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm

On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 8:53 AM, Paul Clarke <paul.clarke@iqea.com> wrote:
> Vanagon friends
> I am on the road in my van in Wales and I have hit a problem.
> There is a pipe on the drivers side of the vehicle running from the
> fuel tank.  It ends up in the engine compartment.
> I refuelled at the last fuel stop and filled the tank - within a mile
> fuel is pouring out of this pipe all over the hot engine - scary!
> I did the following as a temporary mend as it is clearly not the fuel
> feed pipe as that runs the other side of the vehicle - I capped off
> the pipe and have jammed it as best as I can so that it wont fly
> around under the van.
> Questions
> What is this pipe - I suspect it might be an air link for the fuel
> tank and if so I guess I can't seal it off
> If it isnt, what would be the best thing to do?
> I am miles from a garage, full camping gear and family on board - but
> have email access for a few hours.
> Advice appreciated
> Paul
> Pertol aircooled vanagon 82 westy
>