I had the same thing happen seven years ago and I stopped in an auto
parts store and got some gas tank putty. No trouble since. It works
even with gas streaming out. I keep it in my tool kit now.

Jim

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Rey Wood <boscobelle@live.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
> � � � � � Smelled gas and on looking under the van saw fuel dripping down
> from the back of the tank. 1984 van with original tank which still looks
> perfect underneath and all around & top that I can see. Vent line
> connections are good. Rust perhaps? Anyway of checking short of dropping tank?
>
> Rey
>