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Date:         Mon, 26 Aug 2002 06:35:01 -0700
Reply-To:     Timothy Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Timothy Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation
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<SNIP>
<  When I pulled the caps to the vent tanks, I noticed
a tar like substance
<  around the cap, presumably sealing it. Reminded me
of some of the
<  roofing tar that they use under shingles. Any idea
if this is what was
<  originally used?


There should be a grommet that fits in the top of the
tank. I took my tank down this weekend and found that
the bottom half of one of the grommets had had turned
to tar.


I just ordered a couple from VW (P/N N90100501) at
$7.62 each. They are in stock at the Jacksonville VW
Depot.
















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Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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