One should always go back, after installing new lines and clamps, and snug
them up after a while... they often weep a bit .... maybe the clamp sinks
into the hose or something....but I always check afterwards, and often the
clamps need some tightening to keep the line dry...

On Aug 12, 2016 4:49 PM, "Scott" <SCOTTDANIEL@turbovans.com> wrote:

> what kind of clamp was used ?"
>
> the ones I like have a curled up edge, so they can't dig into the
> surface of the hose.
> if the clamps used have sharp edges ..wrong kind of clamp.
>
> lol...if I ever write the book about all the BAD CAR Work I have seen in
> 30 solid years of professional car repair ..
> it will take VOLUMES , like an encyclopedia...many volumes to list them
> all.
>
> most of the time you will not get a job done that is over about 75 % .
> things will be done quickly ..
> very little attention to detail ..
> little extras not done, and so on.
>
> what drives me nuts ..
> do you think you can talk to the guy about it without him being defensive
> ??
>
> if you can at all ..that's a miracle.
>
> you know the old saying ..if you want something done right, do it yourself.
>
> but do see what type of hose clamps were used, and get the correct type
> on there.
> Scott
>
> On 08/12/2016 12:01 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
>
>> Update on earlier post,
>>
>>          tightened up hose clamp on rear of canister fuel filter.  Now
>> with repeated pressurizing of the fuel system, no drips are happening in
>> this area.
>>
>> This is the same area I noticed that the person installing the fuel
>> filter had placed the hose clamp too far off the end of the fuel pump and
>> it was digging into the hose and not around the pump outlet.  I had already
>> fixed that and luckily no drip from that hose though the crease from the
>> hose clamp is a bit concerning.
>>
>> This is the second time I left my van in the hands of a VW sort of local
>> mechanic and got it back with as many or more issues then were resolved.
>>
>> They also did more harm then good to my coolant concern and nothing to
>> help with belt concerns.
>>
>> Issues this list and friends have pretty much resolved in the past few
>> months.
>> They did a nice job adjusting my emergency break so that is a plus!
>>
>> I think I will still smell gas from some where so likely problem areas to
>> look at are appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Eric Caron
>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>>
>>
>> On Aug 12, 2016, at 5:17 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Volks,
>>>
>>>         I’ve noticed a gass smell at fill up for a few months.  recently
>>> I thought it had increased.
>>>
>>> Today I started the van and sniffed around.  I thought the smell was
>>> strongest by the rear driver’s side.  Later I turned on the fuel pump but
>>> not the engine.  I found that each time I did this there was gas on the
>>> second fuel filter.  I recently had the 86 and later fuel filter added to
>>> my van.  now I find a big gas drip there each time I turn on the pump.
>>>
>>> I suppose I’ll start by tightening the hose clamps a bit.  Also, If
>>> there is a issue in the rear where might I start feeling around?
>>>
>>> The engine compartment fuel lines were replaced in 2013 but frankly I
>>> don’t really know what that means.  I’m currently just following my nose
>>> and feeling around.
>>>
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>>>
>>