Date:         Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:28:15 -0600
Reply-To:     Roy Mellor <roym@ARISTOTLE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Roy Mellor <roym@ARISTOTLE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gas odor after fill-up
Comments: To: Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
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I was hoping not to have to do that.  But, deep down inside I knew it
was coming. ("You're going to have to drop the fuel tank" the little
voice kept saying. Maybe not, I'd say. There could be a simple solution.
"Yeah right!") When I'm emotionally/physically prepared for this I do
it.

Thanks for the advice.

Roy Mellor
Little Rock, AR
'85 Westy GL "Humbert"


> BTST!!  (been there smelt that)
>
> It's time to get close & personal with your fuel tank!!  LOTS of fun,
> schedule an afternoon to do the job right.
>
> Get _every_ piece of rubber (~7?) that goes into the tank from your local
> VW dealer before you start, especially the crossover tube assembly (don't
> neglect the humongous rubber donut for the filler tube).
>
> Drop the tank (as close to empty as possible), clean it carefully (look for
> rust-through - you're SOL if it's there); replace the rubber inserts,
> pre-position the crossover tube ass'y, re-raise the tank replacing hoses as
> you can.
>
> It definitely helps to jack up the front end & remove the wheels - allows
> access over/behind the brake discs.
>
> Austin