The gas gauge on the '80 V6anagon has always given strange readings. When I fill it up until the gas station pump clicks off, and then top it a few times to make doubly sure, the gauge still never rises higher than 3/4 full. OTOH, I have run it out of gas twice now, showing me that when it's on Empty, that reading really IS accurate :-\ . Had this problem on a Datsun once, and the problem turned out to be dirty/corroded contacts on the wire where it attached to the tab on the tank float sensor. It was fairly easy to get to in the Datsun, but I haven't even figured out where the tank is on an '80 Vanagon, much less the electrical attachment for the float sensor. Can anyone give me a clue on: 1.) Where's the d*mned tank, 2.) How do I get to the electrical connector on the float sensor, 3.) Has anyone has this problem on a Vanagon, who might be able to suggest a possible cause (sticky float? Gauge problem? etc.)? aTdHvAaNnKcSe, --------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '80 V6anagon w/Chevy 2800 '66 Mustang Coupevertible, for sale Check out the cars at http://www.lookup.com/homepages/76242/home.html *** What part of "Shall not be Infringed" don't you understand? *** ---------------------------------------------------------------------
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