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Subject:Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
From:Ken Wilford
Date:Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:44:27 -0400

Robert,

It sounds like either an improper install or a rust hole in the top of
the gas tank.  What I normally do is fill the tank and then feel on the
top of the tank to find the leak.  It is possible that they didn't
tighten up something properly and it popped off during the fill up.  Let
me know if I can help you further.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

Robert Stewart wrote:
> So I had an one of my old mechanics in NYC install the Vanagain Gas
> Tank Seal Kit. Either they did not do the job right or something else
> is wrong.
>
> Every time I fill the tank and let the gas stations pump auto shut off
> when filled it blows of out of the bottom near the rail that mounts
> the tank on the passenger side. I can see the fuel spill out and down
> the rail onto the floor. It's not a huge amount but it is dangerous I
> want to solve the problem.
>
> Could it be that they did not install one of the 3 rubber grommets
> properly?
>
> Or Could it be something with the expansion tanks that link to the gas
> tank?
>
> Looking for suggestions...
>
> The strange thing about this issue was the first time I filled up
> after it was just installed it did not blow out, but all fill ups
> after did!
>
> Strange.
>
> Any help would be appreciated as always.
>
> Robert
> Bloomingburg NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
> 239,700 miles - automatic
> AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
>