Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 15:20:22 -0500
Reply-To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Syncro Fuel tank question
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TJ, most likely you are going to need a new set of gas tank straps (we
have them in stainless steel), also all new hoses and seals for the top
of the tank (have those too).
You may get luck and have the front mounting points where the gas tank
straps connect to the body be fine, but every time I do this they are
rotten and I have to fabricate a replacement mount. Clean, wire brush,
and paint everything while the tank is out. Should be good for another
20 years or so.
Let me know if we can help you further.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
On 2/28/2014 2:17 PM, TJ Hemrick wrote:
> I've got my 87 Wolfsburg running fairly well so I figured it was time to
> get back to putting a used engine I got from someone doing an engine
> conversion in my 87 Syncro.
> I'm looking at the opening in the engine bay and that old, crusty, dirty
> fuel tank wrap is staring me in the face. It taunts me and laughs, "Go
> ahead, put that motor back in here. I dare you. I double dare you. I
> triple dog dare you! As soon as you think I'm running right, I'll seize
> that pump or make that gauge sender fail. I *live* to make you suffer in
> Vanagon shame on the side of the road or better yet, on that beloved flat
> bed. How many times have you ridden home with the tow truck driver now?
> You two should get married! Ha-ha."
> Firmly believing in the "You can pay me now or you can pay me later"
> axiom, does anyone have anything to add to the list of things I
> should/could do when I convince myself to pull that tank? This is what I
> have so far:
>
> 1. New fuel pump
> 2. New fuel sender & gasket
> 3. Replace any questionable fuel lines.
> 4. I'm contemplating wiring the old pump on a separate circuit for two
> reasons.
> a. To use as a running backup in case the new one takes a dump.
> b. To use as a transfer pump from some aux tanks similar to what David
> Marshall was working on a few years ago (long tanks that fit between the
> frame rails).
> 5. Cleaning and undercoating the entire fuel tank area for weather and
> sound isolation.
>
> Can't imagine the originals going much longer after 27 years. Best serve
> as an emergency back up or something but would hate to have to pull
> motor/tranny and tank 6-12 months from now while the engine is out now.
>
> I would love to hear what anyone has to offer up.
>
> TJ
> 87 Syncro
>
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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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