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Date:         Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:05:36 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity (Re: Reason for
              Saddle-shaped gas
Comments: To: JordanVw@aol.com
In-Reply-To:  <c06.52fc40b.32495479@aol.com>
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On 9/25/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> basically we are talking about cutting the gas tank open on the top at the
> perimeter of the "saddle" depression, and welding in new metal to replace
> the
> area of the "saddle" (that vw should have eliminated with the demise of
> the
> aircooled vanagon), therefore increasing fuel capacity of the stock 2wd
> tank.




Chris,
That would eliminate the need for the (expen$ive) Crossover Pipe. You'ld
have to seal those holes too.


POR15 has a fuel tank sealer kit to anti-rust the new metal and welds..


Great Idea!!
--
John Meeks


Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm


'91 Multivan, '85 GL
Top o' Northern Michigan
KC8ZFN
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