Breather hoses are available but breather tanks are not, correct?

Thanks
Jeff 
85 Westfalia. 

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> On Aug 20, 2019, at 7:15 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> I just had the same issue last month on my 84, it was a breather hose that had come off from the breather tank below the driver's seat.
> 
> Symptom was upon fill-up, splash back, and some dripping when full from the tube under the driver's seat.
> 
> After replacing, problem went away.
> 
> There are so many seals on the tank, and hoses, it never hurts to check everything. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David McNeely
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 7:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Gasoline aroma
> 
> When I had that smell, it was because the seal around the filler neck was
> bad, and because grommets and seals on the top of the tank were bad.
> 
> I lived in Edmond until winter 2014.  Still miss some things about
> Oklahoma, believe it or not.  Wonderful stream smallmouth bass fishing in
> the eastern part of the state, and great fall weather.  Of course, the rest
> of the year sucks, weatherwise.
> 
> I used to think I was the only driver of a Volkswagen Vanagon Campmobile in
> Oklahoma.
> 
> Best mechanic for Vanagons and other VWs, Darrel Cook in east Norman.  You
> can find him on the Roadhaus listings.  Knows everything about our
> vehicles, and can do everything on them.  Reasonable costs, too.  Back when
> I used him, $50 per shop rate hour, by the book, whereas others were more
> like $125, and he would let you source your own parts.  But, he also knew
> every possible source including junk yards near and far.  Usually no long
> waits to get in as well.  And he would go the extra mile to diagnose and if
> he had to go through extensive trouble shooting and work to get unusual
> situations figured out, well, he did so.  Only bad thing is that he is WAY
> out in the boonies, and you might think you have lost your way the first
> time you go.  Calls his shop Darrel's something or other.
> 
> On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:45 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> You need to check the vapor recovery lines and the 2 expansion tanks for
>> the fuel tank. This is a very common failure point. Besides taking
>> everything down and replacing what fails inspection a shop should be able
>> to do a "Smoke Test" to locate the leaks. Keep in mind that if fuel and
>> vapor can leak out then there is also the ability for rain and road dirt to
>> get sucked in. Repairs should be done promptly.
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of David
>> OKC ????
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:40 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Gasoline aroma
>> 
>> Good morning!
>> 
>> Although I’ve rarely posted over the years, I’m certainly thankful for
>> this list and the excellent tips and advice I’ve gleaned.
>> 
>> I’m not that mechanically inclined, so I usually have professionals work
>> on my ’91 Carat (with automatic tranny) for me.  But I’ve run into an issue
>> that has so far defied diagnosis.
>> 
>> When I drive around city streets with either my driver side or driver and
>> passenger side windows rolled down, I experience a light to moderate aroma
>> of gasoline. Both I and my mechanics have inspected all the fuel lines and
>> found no leaks whatsoever. The gas cap is an original, locking gas cap,
>> which seems to fit tightly.
>> 
>> I’m baffled.  Thanks in advance for any wisdom and advice my fellow
>> Vanagon list members might provide.
>> 
>> David Stell, Oklahoma City
>> 
>> 
>>