I also did that job, a few months ago on my 90Westy2wd without needing to remove the FillerNeck ORR ~ DeanB
On 26 Aug , 2013, at 9:06 PM, Ed Duntz wrote: > I just today removed the passenger side expansion tank of my parts > van and > it was not necessary to remove the fuel tank filler. > > Ed > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Robert Clemmer" <n51219@COMCAST.NET> > Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 10:49 PM > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Fuel filler tube grommet > >> I'm in the process of replacing the grommets for the check valves >> in the >> expansion tanks. It appears to be necessary to remove the fuel tank >> filler >> tube to gain access to the right side expansion tank. Question is, >> if I >> disturb the filler tube, is it likely to leak at the tank grommet >> when I >> put >> it back together? Also, how low do I need to get the fuel in the >> tank to >> safely remove the filler tube? >> >> >> >> Bob C >> >> Perkasie, PA >> >> 91 2.1 Auto WBX >> |
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