[T3] smelling gas

[John L. Morgan IV]

found the leak!
it is dripping at the rubber tube, under car that seems to go from the
tunnel to the engine...might be 1 ft. in length.  will try
tightening the hose clamp as a temp fix.


On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM, John L. Morgan IV <
emailjohnmorgan at gmail.com> wrote:

> Jim, def not just rich.  It has been sitting for 24 hours now, and when I
> walk
> out the front door it hits me, mildly.  When I open the car door
> it really hits me.  Still not drips or dampness.
> It was almost out of gas when I really noticed the smell.
> I filled up yesterday.  No noticed leaks.
> How in the world does one go about diagnosing/fixing a leak
> in the pipe tunnel?  Dave, what seam are you referencing? Also,
> the rear hoses at the injectors are fine.  I replaced 2 of them earlier
> this summer.
> ??
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 6:13 AM, Dave Hall <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>wrote:
>
>> 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<http://69squareback.nannynannybooboo.com/20080907_jim_adney_filler_hose/index-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
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