Date:         Wed, 3 May 2000 19:40:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Dropping  the fuel tank
Comments: To: Mark Mages <wasserbox@yahoo.com>

I was actually able to replace the sending unit by simply lowering the tank
a few inches.  I disconnected the fill hose and the two smaller connections
at the back of the tank.

The second time (after I realized I hadn't made the electrical connection to
the sender), I simply removed the straps and let the tank hang about three
inches.  I was just able to reach up above the tank to plug it in.

Karl
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Mages" <wasserbox@yahoo.com>
To: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: Dropping the fuel tank


> Just did this on my '87
>
> Yes - you do need to elevate the front.  I drove mine
> up onto some car ramps.  KenWilfy has a pretty good
> write up on his website.
>
> http://www.vanagain.com/gastank1.htm
>
> The only thing he (and RBentley) left out is that when
> you replace the tank, the plastic hose that runs
> across the top of the tank needs to go OVER the shift
> linkage and coolant hoses.  Really a PITA to do.  I
> used a floor jack & 2X4 brace to hold it while trying
> to put t-fittings back in their grommets.  If you
> don;t you won't go far because you can't shift ;)
>
> While you are under there, replace your fuel filter.
> Check the tank for rust, and the expansion T's for
> brittleness or cracking. Check all gaskets, and
> expansion hoses, and expansion tanks for crud buildup.
>
> HTH
> Mark
>
>
>
> --- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> wrote:
> > I am about to attempt replacing the sending unit on
> > my fuel tank ('85).
> > I've tried doing this before on a van I was parting
> > out, and couldn't get
> > the carrier straps off since they seemed to need to
> > swing all of the way
> > down in order to release the tank.  Do I need to
> > elevate the van to the
> > point that the straps will swing all the way down,
> > or is there a trick to
> > this.
> >
> > While I'm at it, anything else I should look for?
> >
> > Karl Wolz
> >
>
> =====
> Mark
>
> 87 Westfalia Gl
> 84 Scirocco 8v
>
> http://student.fortlewis.edu/~mwmages/
>
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