I did mine soon after I got the van due to leaking gas when filling it up and it was still fine 15+ years later when I sold it. Edward. On Sat, May 14, 2022, 1:00 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi Eric, > > I'd suggest you to get a Manual Fluid Extractor to empty the tank and pump > it back to the tank once you're done with resealing or transfer the gas to > a container and bring it to a recycling center. > > Or you can raise the front of the van, put a bucket under the fuel pump and > remove the hose upstream of the fuel pump. > > As for the parts here are some references,,, You may need some other parts > if the kit is not complete. > > https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-251-298-220-b/ > > > https://vancafe.com/volkswagen/1983-5-1985/fuel-delivery/fuel-tank-filler-neck-cap/ > > https://www.busdepot.com/tk1x > > https://gowesty.com/products/fuel-tank-re-seal-kit > > and some readings... > > http://www.westslopewesty.com/vanagon-fuel-tank-reseal/ > > > > > > On Sat, May 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> > wrote: > > > Hi folks, > > > > How often do we need to reseal the gas tank? > > > > I’m going to do the evaporation tanks soon and also replace a hose that > > is leaking between the tank and pump. > > > > If I’m doing that I almost wonder if it is time to just drop the tank and > > do the reseal? > > I think it was last done in 2010. > > > > So 12 years ago. > > This is for the 84 Westfalia > > > > I need to read the relevant history again but I believe this is also a > > replacement gas tank put in in 2010. > > > > Would this require the full kit with cross bar or hose or just the > > grommets? > > > > Any recommendation on which kit to use? Which tends to last or in my > case > > which might be the easier to install? > > > > Can I say I’m not excited to figure out how to safely empty the tank and > > store the gas! Of course it was filled relatively recently! > > > > Eric Caron > > 84 Westfalia > > 85 Westfalia > |
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