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Subject:leaking gas when engine is on (long)
From:Pat Sloan
Date:Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:13:39 -0800

HI Sheilah,

I�ve just lived through a leaking fuel crisis on my 1982 Vanetta, �Otter�.
Finally completely fixed by Ed the Magnificent at The Bug Shop here in
Vancouver. It turns out that there were leaks in multiple places � mostly at
the top of the gas tank, so it didn�t leak until you filled it up at the
pump and drove away. Then it would drip about 1 � gallon over the first
miles driving. Otter and I have only been together for about a month, so
this has �only� happened about 3 or 4 times. Discovered it by accident a
couple of days ago.

Like you, I am completely freaked by gas leaks and would never have driven
it in that condition � if I had known. At least it was always outdoors
instead of in a parking garage. I totally agree with everyone else who has
sounded off on this � just do not turn that ignition key.

Possible solution: Do you know anyone with a quad ATV who might be able to
tow it out of the parking garage for you?

Good luck,

Pat

82 Vanetta �Otter�

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