Date:         Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:06:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
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  I just reinforce the inside of the broken nipple (whether it's on the tank
itself, or one of the valves or vent tees) with a snug fitting piece of
metal tubing.  Then I use a 'cut and knead' epoxy putty to make neat
exterior reinforcement.  Reassemble as normal when hardened. Works good,
lasts a long time, stronger that stock.  Should hold up to vacuum, pressure
or exposure to fuel, oil, etc.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve


> "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@gmail.com> said:
>
>> Like I said we haven't gottne to it yet ourselves but as I understand it
>> is
>> repairable. I couldn't find any sources for new expansion tanks either.
>
> To clarify, I did not damage the tank itself, I broke off the nipple on
> one of the vent valves.  This is the little check valve assembly that is
> installed in a grommet on the top of the tank.  So I don't need a tank,
> I just need to replace the check/vent valve.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>