Date:         Tue, 19 Dec 2006 21:01:18 -0800
Reply-To:     Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Springer <kimspringer@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: fuel tank sealing
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Thanks Frank.

And, I think it should be taken one step further.

I really think tanks should be modified to have steel tubes brazed into all
holes where grommets are used, just like the tanks have for the main fuel
line to the pump.

Otherwise, you will have to deal with replacing the grommets eventually.

There was some talk on the list about enlarging the gas tanks for 2WD.
Maybe all this could be done at one time if the enlargement idea wasn't
dropped due to another issue.

Kim


----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 3:37 AM
Subject: Re: fuel tank sealing


> In a message dated 19/12/2006 12:07:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> Sure i  could have replaced both of the "Y"'s and the crossover tube,
> but my tube  was fine, and i took the advice of Kim and took it a step
> further. Behold,  the custom machined replacement part. Fits perfect,
> should work fine.  Cost....nothing.
>
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/phishman068/album?.dir=4d86re2&.src=ph&store=&pr
>
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> tn,del%253as,1%253af,0
>
> I  figure...thick machined Brass is slightly stronger than 20 year old
> cold  thin plastic right?
>
>
>
>
>
> Kim, thanks for this !  I vote this the best  repair project of the week !
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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