[T3] smelling gas

[Dave Hall]

There's a possibility of a leak in the fuel pipes through the tunnel.  If
the smell is inside more than outside it may indicate that.  That's not an
easy fix if so.  Some fit a new pipe around the edge of the floorpan.  I
know someone managed to put a new pipe through the tunnel. 

Is it still noticeable with a fairly low fuel tank level?  The seam can rust
and allow a leak there which might be hard to spot if it evaporates before
it's seen.  

A leaking rear hose might allow fumes into the car via the heater system,
but with the pressurised hoses in FI, any leak is usually only too obvious!

Dave.
UK VW type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of John L.
Morgan IV
Sent: 18 August 2011 01:21
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] smelling gas

All of a sudden I am smelling gas.

All hoses look fine.  I checked the overflow and all of those hoses in the
front trunk.  I bought that upgrade kit several years ago from JIm.  At
least I thought I did.  I just saw some photos of it, and I dont remember
mine having that yellow tube.  Jim, have they changed?
http://69squareback.nannynannybooboo.com/20080907_jim_adney_filler_hose/inde
x-Pages/Image1.html

I dont see gas leaking anywhere.  I recently did a full POR 15 pan restore,
so I can lift the carpet...no gas.
The fuel pump isnt leaking.  I have the Ranger pump in there and that was
put in 2 years ago.  It also isnt leaking at any of the 4 injectors.

I dont see any puddles or even drips, but I would definitely say that it
seems to be inside the cabin vs. outside, at least that is what I think.

Where else can I look?  Thank you.

Greatly confused.
John
70fback
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