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okmybad
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 Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:11 pm Post subject: gas leaking while refilling |
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| Just bought a 71 and theres alot that needs to be fixed here and there. Anyways, as i was filling up gas after im done refilling, when it stop pumping i see that there is a puddle on the driver side and my gas gauge only filled up to 1/2. i saw a thread about this issue on my phone somewhere but i lost it when i got home from work. |
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bluebus86
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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| okmybad wrote: |
| Just bought a 71 and theres alot that needs to be fixed here and there. Anyways, as i was filling up gas after im done refilling, when it stop pumping i see that there is a puddle on the driver side and my gas gauge only filled up to 1/2. i saw a thread about this issue on my phone somewhere but i lost it when i got home from work. |
leaky hoses, and or rust holes in tank are likely culprits. you will need to look under the Bug, and inside the trunk to find which it is. meanwhile park it outside, not in a garage to avoid the increased risk of a fire. There is a hose at bottom of tank, and of course the filler neck hose. unless the tank was overfilled, or the Bug was at an extreme tilted angle whilst filling, it is unlikely the vapour hoses are the source of the leak
Good Luck, Bug On!, May your fuel drips no longer effect your Bug's trips!
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okmybad
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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| hmm it seems to only leak everytime i fill up gas. ill look around tomorrow when the sun is out |
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Multi69s
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| Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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If you follow the fuel tank vent hose, you will find that the end of it passes through the body near the front drivers side wheel. So when you try and get that last extra ounce in the fuel tank, the gas will exit out that line and leave a little puddle. When it does this the fuel tank is filled to the max, and its not really a problem unless you have an open flame as you are refueling.
As far as your gauge only reading a half of a tank, that is a totally different issue.
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okmybad
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| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:08 am Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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ah i seee.. ya about the gauge i guess its normal too since everyone has the same problem when filling it up full where it reads alittle passed 1/2 to 3/4 tank.
wonder if thats possible to fix, some says you gotta convert 6v to 12v.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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As a far as the gauge reading incorrectly, it is a common problem- but doubtful that 6volt vs 12 volt makes a difference
You might need to adjust the sending unit's 'stop tabs' or the float arm itself.
Check Jimbo's post at the end of this post:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8615940#8615940
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:16 pm Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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Find where the puddle is made from. You need to identify where the leak is coming from. There are a few places:
Inside the hood there is a tube coming from the drivers side that should have a vacuum hose on it that runs up and over the top of the gas tank to the passenger side. The hose should plug into the vacuum canister lines. If this vacuum line is missing or damaged it can leak. If it is missing replace it and do not plug it. The other place is to check under the car where the gas tank connects to the gas line running to the rear. If it leaks there it could be a number of things. The past place is to look at the filler hose on the inside.
Keep a spare fire extinguisher with you.
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okmybad
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| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2018 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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| okay imma check tomorrow |
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okmybad
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:21 am Post subject: Re: gas leaking while refilling |
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| heimlich wrote: |
Find where the puddle is made from. You need to identify where the leak is coming from. There are a few places:
Inside the hood there is a tube coming from the drivers side that should have a vacuum hose on it that runs up and over the top of the gas tank to the passenger side. The hose should plug into the vacuum canister lines. If this vacuum line is missing or damaged it can leak. If it is missing replace it and do not plug it. The other place is to check under the car where the gas tank connects to the gas line running to the rear. If it leaks there it could be a number of things. The past place is to look at the filler hose on the inside.
Keep a spare fire extinguisher with you. |
could this be the problem?
the bottom picture. i can wiggle that back and forth do you think that can be the issue? what is that canister piece called anyways? |
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