Date:         Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:12:40 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4  gallon
              increase
Comments: To: tim.demarest@POBOX.COM
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In a message dated 9/27/06 10:07:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
tim.demarest@POBOX.COM writes:


> *:
>
>         - It can be done to a new tank. I don't want to replace one rusty
> old tank
> with another rusty old tank... and I want to keep my existing tank on-hand
> in case there are unanticipated problems (I know... it's so simple, what
> could *possibly* go wrong? ;-)
>
>         - It can be done for considerably less than the $550.00 the existing
> larger tank costs.
>
>         - The modified tank can bolt up without modifying the van (I believe
> the
> existing hi-capacity tank requires a frame modification).
>
> I replaced my rusted-out power steering lines with Frank Condelli's
> hydraulic hose kit, these run alongside the heater hoses... it sounds like
> you left enough space for that, am I correct?
>
> Tim
>

yes, it can be done to a new tank.. and yes it can be done for quite less
than $550..
and yes the whole reason im doing this is so that the stock tank can be
mounted in the stock way, after the mod.   no need to add any extra brackets or
mounts..
and yes there will be room on the pass side for the heater hoses, PS lines,
and shift linkage..  the only void im filling up is that which was used by the
aircooled heater duct..

chris