[T3] 71 Squareback leaks gas

[Michele Armstrong <michele@protozoa.com>]

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Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 18:29:33 -0700
From: Michele Armstrong <michele@protozoa.com>
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I have a 71 VW Squareback.  For a few weeks it has been driving strange.  It feels as if
air is in the gastank because it does a sort of "hiccup" while driving.  It frequently
stalls as well.  Yesterday I noticed a strong gas smell and looked in my rear view mirror
to find a trail of gasoline on the road.  I parked it and then a puddle of gasoline was
beneath the right hand side of the back of the car, where its engine is.   Can anyone
tell me if they think this is a serious problem that will cost me a fortune?  If so I am
afraid I will have to junk the car, which I really do not want to do.  If it will be less
than $100.00 then I can manage that.  Has this ever happened to anyone else out there in
VWland?
Michele@protozoa.com