I think the stoichometric ratio for combustion is around 13.5-1 to 14.5-1,
so if it is that high, you won't be breathing long.

Don't worry about exploding, just don't smoke.

Fweem.

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David A. Tosi
Facilities Manager
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Greensboro, NC 27407

Also an antique VW nut!
"Spike" > wrote in message
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> I think it's the rubber that connects the breather pipe.
>
> I will replace it, but was just wondering if there is a point when the
> 'disconcerting smell of fuel' becomes a 'combustible, disaster waiting to
> happen smell of fuel'.
>
> Spike.
>
> > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>
> Spike escreveu:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Quick question....
> >
> > If you can smell petrol/gas is it at a combustible level?
> >
> > I have a very faint smell of it when I open the bonnet in my 68 Type1.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Spike
>
> How old are the rubber hoses that you have inside the bonnet? May be
> it's time to change them.
>
> João
>
>