Eric,

Quick question. Did you have to drop the tank to replace those vent hoses?

Ric

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> On Sep 24, 2016, at 23:15, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
>        I�m not sure if I reported back on this gas smell problem.  I did solve the problem for now.  I replaced the four small hoses from the evaporation tanks in the wheel wells and no more gas smell.  Of course also fixed the drip I found on the fuel filter hose.
> 
> So no more smell after several fill ups and trips.
> 
> I will be researching the best fuel hose and other hoses to replace for prevention.  there is still a lot of cloth feeling hose on my van and I�m guessing that is pretty old and should probably be changed.
> 
> the hose I used was a bit two small in diameter as it was very hard to get on.  
> 
> If anyone knows the exact internal diameter of the fule line used that would be a help.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto Westfalia 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 23, 2016, at 5:26 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Folks,
>> 
>>       My fingers are crossed that I have found the source of the strong gas smell I notice most often after fill up and most often by the front passenger wheel.
>> 
>>       After a recent fill up and short trip to a store I waited by the van.  I sniffed around and then checked the hoses on the wheel well evaporation tank.  I had tightened them a bit recently.  I found one soaked with gas and the other damp on one end. 
>> 
>> So, I need to get the correct gas line and size and get these small sections replaced.
>> 
>>       The next time I checked them they seemed dry and I have not noticed them wet again. 
>> 
>> I don�t continue filling when pump turns off.
>> 
>> Once the lines are replaced and I fill the van I�ll report back but my fingers are crossed that this solves the problem for now.
>> 
>> Some list folks told me to replace these but they always seemed dry and intact when I checked.  If I had listened I may have solved this problem some time ago!
>> 
>> Eric Caron 
>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia