Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:06:56 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc.
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Hi folks,
Anyone know why I wouldn’t have received David’s message? If I had not received Dennis’s and read lower I’d never know a message went to Jerry. I can’t help but wonder how many messages we are consistently missing.
I did check my junk mail and Jeff’s message was there about stickers and one from Dennis about being followed by a brown camper, but nothing else in junk.
Seems like between junk and non arrivals I’m missing a significant number of Vanagon emails.
Stay strong Jerry! We need you.
Eric Caron
> On Dec 30, 2019, at 9:51 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Somehow I think that all of them are made by the same manufacture. Could be wrong. Replacing an original tank has become a leap as the replacements are low quality, thin wall, in have caused me grief and comebacks. I have dealt with clogged screens, loose pick ups, bowls and the make sure the vent system is working especially the control valve and carbon canister as the fuel pump has little trouble collapsing these tanks. The outside finish so far is fairly durable so no need to paint. They will rust from the onside out if you get water inside. The other common problem is the cut out for the fuel gauge sensor. Some you just can't get the o-ring to seal.
>
> As part of this you will also want to drop and inspect the gravity valves on top of the expansion tanks. The original seals were almost foam and most have rotted out. This is an easy way for rain water to get into the fuel tank.
>
> After install pressure test-smoke test the entire system before filling with fuel. Then test to make sure that vapor control valve opens when the throttle is opened.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of David M
> Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2019 4:19 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc.
>
> My Vanagon is going to need a new fuel tank and probably everything else that connects to the tank.There appear to be several alternative tanks for sale. Which is best?I've seen plain metal ones and ones painted black.Price seems to vary from $100 to $150.Any advice welcome.Thanks.
> Happy New Year fellow Vanagoners.
>
> -David (1987 Vanagon Wolfsburg, Tempe AZ)
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