BTW-I eliminated the firewall firestarter last year.  Noticed the smell
again earlier while van was sitting adn low on gas. Hmmm. Thanks or the
tips.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: joel walker <uncajoel@bellsouth.net>
Date: Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: Gas Smell
To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>

Been noticing an odor of gasoline for the last couple of days. Gonna check
> all hoses and the filter tomorrow, but wondering if there is anything else
> that I may check?  I replaced all fuel lines 1.5 years ago.  Happens when
> full or empty. No leaks found, but definitely not all in my mind. Only
> smell it right after I turn it off.  Seemed it was stronger from rear PS
> wheel well, but now not so sure.  Thanks.
> P.S.  Fire extinguisher at the ready.
>

check that dufus plastic fitting through the engine firewell!!! and the
hoses on the wheel side. that's where my 88 leaked once ... scared the heck
outta me. was spewing fuel onto the starter area! :(
have someone crank the bus while you search the area with a flashlight. and
a fire extinguisher!

best of luck! be careful!
joel