Date:         Fri, 7 Aug 1998 08:41:17 EDT
Reply-To:     BM2AM@AOL.COM
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From:         Monk Bill <BM2AM@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas tank fittings
Comments: To: marcus46@FREEWWWEB.COM, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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I posted last night what I replaced when I redid the grommets, etc., on my
fuel tank.  Ihave had several people E-mail me why I replaced the plastic
tube. Well, the plastic tube has a y fitting on each end. This is where on
opening goes into a grommet in tank, one opening goes in plastic tube to other
side of tank and the other opening is where the rubber hose goes to the
gravity valve. When I originally replaced the grommets I didn't replaced the
plastic hose. What happened is when I went for my first full tank of gas I
decided to inspect my work. I had cracked the white y fitting
on one end. I was able to replace the plastic hose without dropping the tank
again. It was a bit of pain, but was possible. I wasn't the person who
originally posted this info. Would the person who was hit me back with what
you paid for parts. I am finding out that VW dealers vary greatly in how much
they rip you off for parts.

Bill M