Date:         Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:10:18 -0400
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: ? on Syncro fuel tank and sender
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HI Alan,
     ITs easier than you think.  REmove the driver side rear wheel.
Remove AC dryer, and vacuum canister, and fuel filter.  After that
the sender is easy to see.  BTW where is Maintian top  PA?
I'm in PGH. PA
                                                       Eric


Alan Hosage wrote:

>   My fuel guage stopped working about a year ago.  I replaced voltage
>reducer on cluster, cleaned all grounds behind fuse panel and then even swithed out
>instrument clusters.  I now have a gas leak that I can not detect where it is
>coming from.  Due to a recent post that talked about the Syncro's being noted
>for a rusted out fuel gauge sending unit, I would believe that this is my
>problem.  Probably safe to assume this is the source of my gas leak as well.
>     My questions are what is the procedure for getting at and changing the
>sending unit?  Also who carries new gas tanks for Syncro, thinking that if I
>have to drop the tank I might just want to go with a new tank.  I looked at a
>couple list vendors but did not see any listed.
>
>Alan Hosage
>Mountain Top, PA
>2-87 Syncros
>02 WRX
>90 Audi V8 Quattro
>88 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (For Sale)
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