Did you look at the technical bulletins at http://tech.vw.com ? No Vanagon stuff
there, though!

PerL
87 Syncro 112i

Richard Golen wrote:

> As many of you know, my EV had an engine fire last weekend. I've since had
> a close look at the engine compartment, and it would seem that the majority
> of damage is in the area where the fuel lines come together just above the
> distributor.
>
> I went to the NHTSA website and found three defect complaints on the 93 EVs
> which relate to fuel leaks, one of which caused a fire. If in fact fuel
> leaks are a common occurance in 93 EVs, I'd like to take VW to task.
>
> My question to the group is, how many of you have had fuel leak problems
> with your 93 EVs? Have any of you had an engine fire related to a fuel leak?
>
> Please let me know.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ric