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vw bug ? - 9/10/2005 11:41:36 AM

Donk

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I have a 72 Beetle and need to know how to fix a gas smell. Can you do away with the evaporative canister someway. I have no leaks and you can smell gas it the car. The book I have says it could be the canister and I can't find one. If you can help please do so.
Thanks Don

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RE: vw bug ? - 11/26/2006 6:23:58 PM

dramz1

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Donk,

I see your post was over one year ago. have you gotten the problem fixed? I have the same gas smell problem with my '73.

Dramz1

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RE: vw bug ? - 11/29/2006 10:53:22 PM

finbar06

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check and replace old fuel line for the vent system under the hood. there is usually a tiny nipple on the fill tube and the hose rotts. i would replace it. i think it is there to vent the fuel tank. i was getting a heavy gas smeel for some time when i filled up till i found that little sucker leaking. it would dribble just enough gas to fumigate the interior. hope i couild help

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RE: vw bug ? - 12/3/2006 8:57:14 PM

dramz1

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Thanks. I have replaced the fuel filler lines to the tank. I will try the vent line next.

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RE: vw bug ? - 10/26/2007 8:24:47 AM

scar2hand

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try the vent line that fixed my problem with my 73 bug