Macon, thanks for the input. ?I think there are a few more variables we should consider.
Back in June 2019 I did the exact same trip on two different weeks. ?
The last 30 miles of this drive are a long, slow uphill to the campsite (from about 5000' to 7500').
Conditions were almost exactly the same (weather: 92F vs 93F).
Fir the first drive I had strong gas fumes ?For the repeat, zero fumes.
The only difference?
- in the first trip, I filled with gasoline 30 miles from the destination. ?Strong gas fumes when I reached the campsite.
- in the second trip, I filled with gasoline 75 miles from the destination. ?No gas fumes.
I think we should also consider the gas tank conditions (was it filled recently? how full when fumes are venting?)
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On Apr 19, 2023, at 9:22 AM, Macon Cowles <macon.cowles@...> wrote:
Important data points to solving this problem:
1. What is the year of the Eurovan?
2. When did the issue first arise??
3. Age of Eurovan when the problem arose?
4. Mileage on Eurovan when the problem arose?
5. Geographic area where it is a problem?
6. Season when it is a problem
My Answers:
1. 1997
2. Spring 2014
3. 17 years
4. 139,000
5. Colorado plateau
6. mostly summer, but some fumage detected spring and fall
Because of my experience, I think that the carbon canister, which no longer can be purchased, must be the major culprit. After all, this vehicle worked just fine for 17 years and 139,000 miles, traveling in the same territory, experiencing similar heat.?
Macon Cowles
1726 Mapleton Ave.
Boulder, Colorado 80304
macon.cowles@...
(303) 447-3062
