Date:         Wed, 3 Jun 1998 21:06:15 -0500
Reply-To:     Jon Christensen <vvwca@PRIMENET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jon Christensen <vvwca@PRIMENET.COM>
Subject:      Re: PB recall on '86 Syncro
Comments: To: Cory Zumbrennen <Benjita@AOL.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
In-Reply-To:  <71165d80.3575ee04@aol.com>
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On Wed, 3 Jun 1998, Cory Zumbrennen wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I have just learned that my van('86 Syncro) is under recall bulletin PB, to
> have it's fuel tank replaced.  Have any of the other Syncro owners out there
> had this done?  What is the problem specifically that replacing the fuel tank
> solves?  The reason that I ask is because I really really do not like the idea
> of turning my van over to my local VW dealer.  It is running very well right
> now, and I am worried that they would mess something up doing a job of this
> size(pulling the tranny etc.)  Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.
>
My 86 Syncro GL's gas tank was replaced by the dealer back in 87, on
warranty, but not on a recall.  I chave the reciepts etc. from the PO.
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