I haven't had to do it, but there have been several '"how-to's", hints and tips, that would be in the archives. Also see Ken's page at Vanagain.com for several tutorials. Scroll down to the fuel tank: http://www.vanagain.com/ask_ken.htm Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jfp w/2 WBXs" <jfp7@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 6:24 PM Subject: Vanagon 2WD fuel tank R & R
> Hi List, > > You may disagree but I believe I've encountered the most frustrating Vanagon > procedure - Yes -removing and reinstalling a 2WD fuel tank!!!!!! I removed > the tank to replace a broken primary park brake cable and to install fresh > evaporative seals & hoses and after many hours, I'm still trying to finish > the job!!! I rate the complexity of the tank reinstall equal to one-arm wall > paper hangin' or putting tooth paste back in the tube!!! The VW repair > manual was (as usual) quite brief about exactly how the tank "interlocks" > with the frame supports and when & how to connect the evap lines & tank > belly straps. > > If I've missed something here and the procedure is really "so simple a child > could do it", please respond with advice as to how this seemingly simple > procedure consumed a weekend of my mechcanical effort and is still slightly > unfinished. > > Regards, John > > _________________________________________________________________ > Create a Job Alert on MSN Careers and enter for a chance to win $1000! > http://msn.careerbuilder.com/promo/kaday.htm?siteid=CBMSN_1K&sc_extcmp=JS_JASweep_MSNH otm2 |
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