85 1.9 2 wheel drive
brown in ohio<g>
  odor comes only when driven and a little while after
 no visible leaks.
 no drips anywhere
 firewall fitting like new
 vapor recovery hooked up
 smell only in engine compartment and vents
 anybody have problems with hose permeability
 I discovered the smell from sniffing the vents
 any ideas
 thanks
 mike

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> ---- John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> > Mike,
> >
> > Don't run this thing again before you get this resolved. To paraphrase
> > an old saying - where there are fumes  there will be  fire - and you
> > don't want the fire to be your van!
> >
> > And keep your fire extinguisher handy while you work on the van to
> > resolve this.
> >
> > Please do advise us per Roger's list of questions.
> >
> > John
> >
> > John Rodgers
> > Clayartist and Moldmaker
> > 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> > Chelsea, AL
> > Http://www.moldhaus.com
> >
> >
> > On 11/13/2011 1:16 PM, Mike Riley wrote:
> > > smell gas in engine compartment and it is moderately strong. fuel hoses are 6 months old and NOT showing any signs of leaking
> > > firewall fitting ok and showing no signs of leaking also hose behind firewall.
> > > vapor recovery system all hooked up with no leaks. absolutely no drips anywhere and no smell at the front.
> > > all the usual suspects are ok  and engine is very clean and shows no signs of seepage anywhere.
> > > any ideas?
> > > mike
> > >
> > >
> >