At 05:17 PM 02/01/99 -0600, Mark B. Magee wrote:
>Volks,
>I have noticed gas fumes emmanating from the 87GL and have "grounded" it
>until I can track the source down. I have been vexed trying to locate
>the exact source, it doesn't seem to be the engine compartment, but
>rather somewhere forward from there.
>
...
Check the fuel filter which can be seen through the left rear wheelwell. It
is quite exposed and I have experienced leaks and cracks there.

By the way, cars do not burn that easily and they do not explode like you
see in the movies. You need the right combination of heat and fuel. Since
the exhaust is basically wrapped around the waterboxer there are enough hot
pipes available. Therefore it is good to check the fuel connections in the
engine compartment.

As you said Mark, the lines themselves should last a while if they do not
get "injured".

Bj�rn