Date:         Tue, 2 Sep 1997 15:34:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Bellanca <bajatrvlr@ABAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Bob Bellanca <bajatrvlr@ABAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel tank leaks -Reply
Comments: To: Eric Small <Eric_Small@AMRCORP.COM>
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Boy, I'd be bringing those guys beers in the evening and fruit cakes fer
Christmas.
Bob Bellanca

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> From: Eric Small <Eric_Small@AMRCORP.COM>
> To: Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
> Subject: Fuel tank leaks -Reply
> Date: Tuesday, September 02, 1997 1:37 PM
>
> My local dealer, Metro VW, in Dallas, TX replaced all the leaking fuel
lines on
> my '86 GL (150K at time) both in the engine compartment and over the tank
> without charge.   The service manager told me that VWoA had an advisory
to
> dealers to fix any and all fuel leaks on any and all VWs! Ya'll might
want to
> look into it.
>
> BTW: I have heard that (in short) the new *reformulated* fuels are
causing fuel
> lines designed for the *original* ;) fuel formula to break down.
>
> Also, the same dealer replaced my rear heater core last winter at no
charge
> under a similar directive by VWoA.
>
> Eric Small
> Dallas, TX
> '86 GL
> '93 Audi 100
>
> >>> Todd Last wrote:
> >I just wanted to report to the group a success! My fuel tank no longer
leaks
> >when full. But let me tell you, it is not a fun time doing the repair.
> >
> >I went to the dealer (who knew the parts to replace from memory - if
that
> >tells you anything) to get the parts.  I wanted to replace everything if
I
> >were going to the effort of pulling the tank, so about $45 later I left
with
> > 4 seals the crossover vent tube. The parts guy suggested using a
> >transmission jack to raise and lower the tank.
> >
> >Well, let me tell you, dropping the tank is not the problem so much as
how VW
> >chose to route the vent tubes and the general lack of clearance. It also
> >gives you a chance to find out first hand how much dirt collects in the
> >valley in the middle of the tank. Usually while on your back wrestling
the
> >tank out and looking up. (wear goggles)
> >
> >I also replaced the cloth covered hoses to the vent tanks with
fuel-injection
> >hose and replaced all the clamps with fuel-injection clamps. (Being
> >determined to erradicate all leaks.)
> >
> >The worst part was putting the tank back in because you have to route
the
> >crossover vent tube OVER all sorts of plumbing, wires and cables. I am
> >convinced that black-forrest elves with long, thin arms did this job at
the
> >factory.
> >
> >It was an interesting way to spend a day. It took me two days to get the
> >courage to fill the tank up - because I would have gone insane at the
thought
> >of having to do it again if it still leaked. So far - no leaks!!
> >
> >For those of you considering it, it is not a job for someome without
long
> >arms and patience. <g>