Date:         Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:53:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Steve Laurenzano <SteveLaurenzano@KRAIN.COM>
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From:         Steve Laurenzano <SteveLaurenzano@KRAIN.COM>
Subject:      Gas Tank Mainentance
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Vanalistees-

Just wanted to pass along to all that I have completed the replacement
process on the gas tank.... all the the lines and gaskets have now been
replaced!
With all of the help and notes that I received, it made it not too bad of a
job, all things considered.

I think the hardest thing I ran into was replacing back the expansion tanks.
They were quite a snug fit. I removed them to clean up all of the build up
of dirt and crap that had accumulated on top of them.
The gaskets on the valves themselves appear to be desintegrating. Does
anyone know if they are available? I checked a couple of sources and
was not able to locate them.

I want to thank everyone who contributed to this maintenance effort. This is
a great list! Thanks for helping to keep Wonder Bread alive!

Next project: Muffler and Cat replacement. After that, I think I am going to
tackle the coolant lines. The lower ones out of the radiator look like they
could stand replacement.

Thanks all!

Steve Laurenzano
85 Westy GL     157,000 miles
'Wonder Bread'
Palm Beach Gardens, FL