Date:         Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:14:22 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Gas tank install tips PICS
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Hi all.

Stuff I learned:

Crossover (pics below) goes over everything. Including the e brake cable.

Here's how I did it.

Slid pipe over the stuff, (pics) raised front of tank as high as
possible above the ledge. Put block underneath front of tank. Pushed
driver side of crossover in, then passenger side. Double checked
sender was on, jacked up rear. Installed supports.

The aftermarket tank I got from California Imports, was a tight fit.
AND, the fact that I BRUSHED on 2 or more coats of bed liner, didn't
help matters. I sanded down the top coat in certain spots to help, but
it was still tight. Next time (HA HA HA ) I will find some spray on
stuff, and do 1 coat. Regardless, I still feel the tank was a tight
fit.

Tip: check fitament of tank before top coating.

Also, use a long 13mm (head) bolt to line up holes on support. Tap on
the rear end of supports to make sure they are as far forward as
possible.

Pics showing crossover position.

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Crossover3.jpg/Crossover3-full;init:.jpg
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Crossovertube1.jpg/Crossovertube1-full;init:.jpg
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Crossovertube2.jpg/Crossovertube2-full;init:.jpg
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Crossovertube4.jpg/Crossovertube4-full;init:.jpg

Cheers,

hope this helps someone else.

--
Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/