Date:         Thu, 4 Jun 1998 10:58:14 -0400
Reply-To:     Frank Terhaar-Yonkers <fty@CISCO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Terhaar-Yonkers <fty@CISCO.COM>
Subject:      Re: PB recall on '86 Syncro (gas tank)
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM

Has anyone actually had this done?  Does it fix the gas-spewing-out-on-the-ground
problem as the hose nozzle clicks off?  And/or the gas odor problem inside
the car when tank is filled?

thanks - Frank

 >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
 >>
 >_____________________________________________________
 >Derek Drew                           New York, NY & Washington DC
 >ConsumerSearch
 >drew@interport.net
 >212-580-6486 (W)
 >212-580-4459; 202-966-0938 (H)
 >


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