Date:         Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:37:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
Subject:      Re: PB recall on '86 Syncro
Comments: To: Benjita@AOL.COM
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
In-Reply-To:  <71165d80.3575ee04@aol.com>
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Recall PB applies to syncro fuel injectors. The gas tank replacment for PB
applies only to 2WD Vanagons. Definitely have the repair. They are not
going to replace your syncro gas tank.

At 08:44 PM 6/3/98 -0400, you 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.
>
>Cory
>Syncro Westfalia
>
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