OK, so I have smelled a light gas scent recently and the last thing to do
after fixing up the van was to check the new fuel lines installed about 1.5
years ago.  Found that the clamps on the fuel filter under the slider were
kinda loose so I thought I found the leak. After hitting the road for about
1/2 mile yesterday, I smelled gas and pulled over. With engine running, I
could SEE gas dripping out onto hot exhaust pipe! Pulled the hatch and the
hose from where the old plastic firestarter was(eliminated it when I changed
the hoses previously) was rubbed through.  This is the hose from the hard
plastic fuel line, ran under the firewall and then goes to the 'T' near the
pulley and out to each side of engine. The wear spot was right in the middle
of this length of hose. Pulled some new hose from the ER kit and fixed in a
minute and re-arranged hoses and zip-tied.  Still not sure what it rubbed
against, but folks might want to check this area and the clamps on the fuel
filter.  I always carry my fire extinguisher, just in case though.  Happy
Trails.
P.S.  I was having a bad day before this happened.  Could have turned out
worse.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle