Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:10:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty Gas Tank?
Comments: To: Mark <mbrush@gmail.com>
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Established Vendors like Airhead/VWG, Bus Depot, CIP1, GoWesty amongst
others sell the quality Denmark made replacement fuel tank ranging from $150
to $175.  I have one in my Westy and am preparing to put one in my GL (I've
turned into the guinea pig at Airhead/VWG).  One of the pricing options to
make depends on where you live, as shipping is oversized and extra
boxing/packing charges to protect the tank during shipment.  If you live on
the East Coast or Midwest, then you save in the long run by getting it from
Bus Depot.  Folks living in the Western part of the US will save by buying
one from one of the West Coast Vendors.

These CHEEP Vanagon Tanks are just that.  They are poorly assembled/welded
and they leak. Airhead/VWG got ahold of one of these tanks and tested it.
Stick with the Danish and avoid the aggravation.  Know where your tank is
made before buying. You get what ya pay for in this instance.

My nickel's worth.....FWIW
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Mark <mbrush@gmail.com> wrote:

> GoWesty tells me they're ordering new gas tanks from Denmark - say they're
> better quality and that they've heard of new tanks leaking right out of the
> box.  Anyone had that happen before?  I'm in the market for a new tank and
> I
> want to make sure it's good quality.  I've seen prices range from $60 to
> $165 to $200, but it's really hard to tell WHERE these tanks are coming
> from.
>
> Mark
>
> --
> Mark
> 1990 Westy (2.1 - manual)
>