On mine the crossover pipe had a crack and one grommet that the crossover went into was leaking. That was about 100K ago and I am due for another replacement. (bother) A number of list vendors sell all the needed parts as a kit. Todd '88 Westy
-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> > At 06:52 PM 5/22/2007, Jack R. wrote... > >What is a reasonable repair time to fix the ever present problem of > >the > >Vanagon Fuel tank leaking when filled up? > > > >I assume the below parts will cover the repair. > > It's also possible that the crossover pipe (or it's hard plastic > fittings) has cracked or the small rubber vent hoses which connect to > the overflow tanks have died. > > You may also want to do the rubber grommets for the overflow tanks at > the same time. |
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