Same thing happened to me in my 1982 van "Otter" Turned out the gas tank was
leaking all along the seams whenever it was filled above a certain level.
Got it patched up at first, but because of other problems, (engine surging
and stuttering) we eventually got it replaced. It was full of crud which was
messing up the fuel lines.

We are still working on the surging/stuttering issue, but the gas tank is
all shiny and new with absolutely no leaks. Hope this helps.

Pat - 1982 Vanjetta "Otter"

Date:    Thu, 6 May 2010 13:31:27 -0700

From:    Samantha <yfsami@YAHOO.COM>

Subject: extreme gas leak!

Hey guys, you are all so lovely, let me tell you first. Thanks for letting =
me pick your brains!

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Anyways, loaded the van up with my cartoon friends to go on a mini trip to =
the city. Filled the van up, and gas poured out the bottom. Car puttered ou=
t and would not restart as we ascended a mountain on the way back home. Had=
to get a tow (buddy had free towing with their wireless package). When the=
tow got to us, he yanked Mean Mr. Mustard up on the bed and MOREEE gas pou=
red out!

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Thankful that we brought our guitars harmonicas and kazoos, made a long wai=
t much easier.

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Any pertinent information to this problem though would be a blessin'. We ar=
e in the very beginning stages of learning to work on Mr. Mustard.

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Thanks,

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