Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 23:20:48 -0700
Reply-To: Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
In-Reply-To: <4BBD5B4C.4060408@mischko.com>
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I ordered that kit a few months ago... I don't recall that it was missing
anything. Call them tomorrow and double-check, I guess.
Cya,
Robert
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Chapman
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 9:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
So I ordered the kit at:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_972/fuel_tank_reseal_parts.html
It looks like it doesn't include 2 of these:
http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
and
20 of these:
http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410
Old Volks Home wrote:
> Check this link:
>
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983>
>
> link shows outa stock, but ignore that. VWG/Airhead's selling these
> off the shelf faster than they can make up the kits! All pieces are
> in stock, takes 10 minutes to assemble the kit for shipping.
>
> Kit contains the following:
>
> Crossover Breather (VWG/Airhead made in-house)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869>
>
> 3 Breather Grommets (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?idProduct=8392
>
> 1.5 meters of fuel/vapor hose (original Continental)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902>
>
> 20 fuel hose clamps (the good ones)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410>
>
> Fuel Filler Grommet for the smaller (83 1/2 thru 91) filler pipe
> (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390>
>
> 2 Expansion Tank Grommets (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393>
>
> Fuel Gauge Tank Sender O-Ring (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682>
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> 75 914 1.8 (No Name Yet)
> Full Timing Since March 1999
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com <mailto:oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> ***********************************
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com
> <mailto:scott_list@mischko.com>> wrote:
>
> Loren,
> I don't see these kits you're talking of. Can u point me to a couple?
> Maybe you know of some vendors that I haven't found yet.
>
> Thanks much!
> Scott
>
>
> Loren Busch wrote:
> > RE: Gas leak after filling tank
> > That is a typical problem with the overflow/crosover network on the
> > top of the tank. It usually involves the grommets and the hoses
> > and/or crossover piece. Repair kits are available from several on
> > line vendors. If you really know what you are doing some of the
> lines
> > can be replaced without dropping the tank but most likely you will
> > have to drop the tank to do the job.
>
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