I just use the screw type clamps, they are fine. One trick I have learned is concerning the two metal pipes that are on either side of the top of the tank. You want to put your hoses on these while the tank is down as it is darn near impossible to put hoses on them with the tank in place. Also I take those hoses once they are installed, and I tape them to the top of the tank going in toward the center of the tank on an angle. I used to put the tank up in place and have one of these hoses pinched between the frame and the tank almost every time. However if you tape them to the top of the tank like this it will guarantee that they stay out of your way and then you can just reach in and pull them loose once the tank is up in place. Just a few things I have picked up over the years. Hope this helps, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
Allan Streib wrote: > Tonight, I removed the fuel tank from my van. There is a fair amount > of bubbly and flaking paint on the exterior, but I think the tank is > sound and that with some wire brushing, sanding, rust converter and > paint it will be fine. > > The interior of the tank looks pristine. No visible rust, dirt, gunk, > or other unpleasant surprises. Since it looks good I don't think I'm > going to use any cleaner or other treatment, might do more harm than > good. > > To replace all the little vent tube lines, that is 5mm line correct? > > Coupling the return line to the tank looks like a section of 7mm line. > > Does anyone know of a source for the crimp-type hose clamps that are > the original style? Are they worth using or should I just use the > screw/clamp type? > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > > |
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