-----Original Message-----
From: Justin Gordon <justin@BAYAREA.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 2:40 PM
Subject: Leaking Gas Tank and Oil Leaks

>Are there any easy fixes for a leaking gas tank? The tank seems to leak
near
>the place where gas goes in. It only leaks when the tank is full. If I fill
>that the tank all the way, I end up loosing a quarter tank of gas.
>

Could be the vent fixtures on that side (top of tank), or the rubber grommet
to the filler pipe, or the filler pipe vent tube.  They should be reachable
with the tank in the vehicle.  The rubber grommets may be bad or a fitting
has popped out of place.  Also check the hose clamp that keeps the filler
pipe on the filler neck.  Seal them with a good sealant.  I don't know what
kind to recommend ... anybody?

For an air-cooled or diesel with heater booster: If the leak is on the top
of the tank the gas can saturate the air tube for the heating system that
runs down the center of the van.  Then the tank will have to be removed to
replace the tube so you don't get the gasoline fumes in the cockpit.
Respectfully,
Steve

>Justin Gordon
>'84 Vanagon
>