Date:         Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:47:41 -0500
Reply-To:     rhill@ANIMAL.MYLINK.NET
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From:         rhill@ANIMAL.MYLINK.NET
Subject:      Leaky Gas tank - Part 3
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Volks,

So, I've had the gas tank on the 81 Westy out three times now.  I can get
it in and out in under two hours and I think I understand how everything
works. I even know where the leak is......I just don't know how to make it
stop. I really thought I had it fixed the last time.

It's leaking around the filler neck grommet.  It's a new grommet.  The tank
and filler neck seem to be in good shape.  However, the fit of the grommet
seems to be pretty loose.  I can see daylight between the grommet and the
filler neck when I test fit it before installing it into the tank.

What should I do now?  Do I have a bad grommet?  Should the grommet fit the
neck tightly?  Can I make a shim out of an old bicycle tube to make the fit
tighter?  Is there a silicone sealer that I might use?

Should I just sale the damn thing and buy a winniebeago.......only kidding,
I still love the old gal.

As always, thanks for your help.

Ron Hill
81 Westy
Macon GA

PS: I guess one other option is to never put more than $10 dollars worth of
gas in the thing.