Date:         Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:15:08 -0400
Reply-To:     robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From:         robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone have or know of where I can get a Gas Tank?
Comments: To: JordanVw@aol.com
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I was under the van while it was on the lift. If you were standing on the
passenger side of the van, the front right side corner of the tank has a
constant wetness and you visually see a 2˛ triangle on the corner that
appears to be a layer of metal that is separating from the main sheet of
metal in the corner. Visually the tank looks fine, and I see little rust
from what I remember. I will take photošs and post them.

Rob


on 4/10/06 11:58 PM, JordanVw@aol.com at JordanVw@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 4/10/06 11:35:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> robertmstewart@MAC.COM writes:
> 
> 
>> So my van is being worked on and nearing completion of a lot of work, my
>> mechanic shows me today that my Gas Tank has rusty leak that he says demands
>> the tank be replaced in a couple of months before it gets to bad. Right now
>> the leak is very slow in two spots.
>> 
>> So here I am now needing a tank.
>> 
>> I wanted to know your experiences, who has the best new tanks, and which
>> tank I should purchase as I know there are different diameter openings.
>> 
>> My van is 88 Automatic Wolfsburg.
>> 
>> Another question, is it okay to be a used tank in if itšs in good condition
>> or is that just stupid to do?
>> 
>> When I have the tank installed, what other components will I need to do this
>> right?
>> 
>> Thanks, In  advance.
>> 
> 
> 
> are you sure its the tank thats rusted and not just the rubber seals at the
> top?  where is it leaking?
>   and yes i have good used tanks..
> tank you very much
> 
> chris