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On 9 Apr 2002, at 17:08, Daniel Baum wrote: > Is there a recommended torque setting for the fuel sender nuts? These are small bolts, so it would be very little. I don't recall ever seeing an official number. The flanges of the sender are often bent from over tightening. > I am trying to find the source of a smell of petrol in the front > compartment. I found that all the nuts were loose. I tightened them in turn > as far as I dared. One of them appears to be stripped and just goes round > and round. The rest seem OK. If you're luck it will just be the bolt. Try to remove and replace it. > Also, I assume the vent pipe seal may also be a suspect. Is this available > and if not, what can it be replaced with? Not sure what you mean here. Does your 69 34 have the fuel filler in the fender, or is it inside the trunk. If the former, then you may have to infamous overflow hose that is always cracked. Otherwise, check the hoses underneath for wetness. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org