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On 27 Mar 2002, at 9:11, Wuzmop@aol.com wrote: > While on my road trip this past weekend I noticed a strong smell of gas, > particularly at high revs/speed. I know my overflow tub in the gas filler is > torn(below the fender,not inside the trunk), but other than that I cannot see > any leaks. The filler has been torn all along, but I have never noticed it > before. Will that tube cause this even with only half a tank of gas? I also went > flying down the highway got off and checked for leaks,but couldn't find any. It > is a 73. This will leak any time you turn left or drive on any but the smoothest roads. Remember you only have to hit one bump or change lanes once to dump enough gas to make a lot of smell. There are 2 dangers here: Everyone's aware of losing gas and the smell/fire hazard, but few people think of the problem of water getting thrown in when driving in the rain. This can really mess up either a FI or carbed fuel system. You really need to fix this. Unfortunately the late overflow hoses are NLA, so you will need to do this in some makeshift way. Don't ignore it. > Also, anybody have a wiper motor and/or switch for a 73? I should know which I > need this weekend. It might also just be a problem with the wiper shafts binding up from lack of lubrication. The only long term fix is to disassemble and fill them with grease. A little oil will make a big difference for a few months. I probably have both the switch and motor if you need them. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org