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Re: Fuel Filler Tube Question about BD part
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Tue, 22 May 2012 12:31:20 -0400
...I had the filler tube out on my truck (86 crewcab) to do some work in that area. I noticed the end narrowed considerably...
Looking for rubber filler tube neck for gas tank (and oil cap gasket)
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:52:29 -0400
...I have an 83.5 with the metal filler tube. Any help would be appreciated. Also, when I topped off the oil this morning...
Re: How do you get the restrictor out of the fuel filler nozzel?
Historical mailing list - George A Lehman
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 09:55:18 -0500
...the size of a leaded nozzle into the filler. Could not get a title for a volvo I bought because of this .... despite it...
Rust on Fuel Filler
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:28:53 EDT
...a bunch of flaky rust on the rim on my fuel filler. Every time I take off the gas cap, little red bits fall...
Oil leak at filler tube
Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:34:55 -0400
...It looks like my leak (slight) is it the union of the plastic portion of the filler tube and the metal portion. How do...
Re: Need '82 water tank key
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 12:27:43 -0300
...It is a > metal > key which fits the brass lock in the round plug covering the water tank > filler > hole. (Not the later style...
Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 11:27:52 EDT
...Smell went away, but a couple tanks of gas later the filler pipe > belching started. My van has the later ball in the bottom...
Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:27:44 -0800
a syncro fuel tank is in the rear, above the transaxle, of course, with filler at the right rear corner of the van. It...
Re: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:04:19 -0600
...That is the telescoping extension in the oil filler tube. I drove my first van a long time before I discovered it. Sure is...
oil filler revisited
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Fri, 22 Nov 1996 17:33:40 -0800
Hi again, Sean brought this up at the beginning of the month, the fact that the oil filler extends so you can pour in...
Re: Fuel spillage
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 10 May 2000 10:51:58 -0400
At 10:12 5/10/2000, Pabst Michael wrote: >VW changed the filler tube around 88 by adding a ball valve which eliminates >the...
Leaky Gas tank - Part 3
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 Nov 2000 21:47:41 -0500
...It's leaking around the filler neck grommet. It's a new grommet. The tank and filler neck seem to be in good shape...
Re: really stupid oil filler question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 09:31:56 -0700
...really stupid oil filler question > Okay... Maybe I'm just *really* stupid, but how to you get the oil filler > tube to extend? I...
Re: Body seam gap - How to repair?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:09:11 -0700
...There's lots of filler on my van, so the difference in "height" between bare metal and exsisting filler is obvious. Not pretty, but...
Re: changing transmission fluid...
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:25:59 -0500
...Beleive it or not, some filler plugs are stuck and cause real grief. > > A short bolt whose head fits into the filler plug and...
In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:10:10 -0500
...I'm in search of an oil filler tube for my AAZ 50 degree engine. I saw the aluminum one thatWilliam Pool <https://www...
Re: Fuel tank gauge sender
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 21 Nov 2000 18:58:39 -0500
...The early filler unit should work with the tank they sold you. The opening for the sender is the same. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
New filler tube in, grommets and gas line replaced, still smell gas....
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Wed, 23 May 2012 20:09:57 -0400
...I found a bad leak in one of the larger hoses http://www.feddishbasses.com/fillertube.html which was probably causing the really bad...
smoky oil?
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 19:26:26 -0500
...anyways, out from the oil filler comes smoke, very hazy but nonetheless-smoke.  this is a relatively fresh engine.  is this...
Re: replacing fuel tank - Using different filler neck
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:01:17 -0400
>> Anyone have a link to the grommet? << Here you go: http://www.busdepot.com/251201139b Bryan
Wrench Size Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Chad
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 17:43:06 -0400
What size allen wrench is required to remove the filler plug on a 4sp manual tranny for an '85 GL? thanks
Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Fri, 1 May 1998 09:56:21 EDT
...Unhook supply and return lines (one either side of tank) and drain fuel or siphon fuel out of filler hole (quicker). 2. Undo the...
Re: Wanted Fuel Filler Neck Source
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:38:30 -0400
...Wanted Fuel Filler Neck Source >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi All: > >I am the hunt for a fuel filler neck for an 82...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:27:22 -0400
...I can't open the filler tank as the coolant level is higher than the filler cap. The back of the Westy is covered...
Re: Long range fuel tank for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
Fri, 7 Mar 1997 05:11:09 +0200
...Its 5am on the night shift here & raining so details were hard to make out! Thoughts on obtaining the synchro tank/filler/plumbing and...
Re: Fw: Spillage when filling the gas
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:06:21 +0200
Spill out of the filler pipe (2WD) --> replace the filler pipe with the lastest version. It got a small ball valve at its bottom...
Re: fuel filler grommet seal
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:42:17 -0700
...The worst part for me, on the older larger style filler neck, is alignment and possible too close proximity to the frame rail. image...
Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
Sun, 11 Sep 2005 07:21:28 -0700
...It has been some years since I had my '86 & I had forgotten >>what a pain in the butt that filler neck can be...
How does the fuel filler pipe exterior mount remove?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:58:49 -0500
...I have already dropped the metal filler pipe and rubber gasket away, this thing is just sitting there in the body. Thanks in advance...
Re: Need a rear bumper filler
Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
Sat, 17 Dec 2011 03:12:29 -0500
...you wrote: >Hoping someone can help me find a rear bumper filler for a 90 Westy. It >is about 1" inch wide and over...
Re: fuel filler restrictor
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:10:22 -0500
...not sure it's going to work. > >TIA > >Mike Remove the filler neck from the van first. Then place it on a block of...
Rusty Gas Filler Tube
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:30:12 -0500
I used POR-15 on my rusty gas filler tube. I'm quite happy with the results. I bought a POR-15 Starter Kit...
Re: stupid gas cap !.. Hansen race-style filler
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:38:48 +1300
...Hansen Motorsport makes a race-style filler... the same Hansen who does the Porsche brake kits. I'm inquiring about it now... might get...
Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:04:14 EDT
...Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry When you find a decent used one - POR-15 the metal part before installing, then you will be good...
AC substitute fillers
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 2 Aug 2006 21:53:23 -0700
Volks, Is it OK to use one of the butane based working fluids, Duracool in this case, in an R12a system? Mike
Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again.
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Mon, 11 Aug 2003 10:57:22 +1000
...vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again...... > >In a message dated 8/8/03 1:32:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >wolzphoto@WORLDNET...
Re: Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 23 May 2012 19:45:56 +0000
...As best I tell not having gotten under the van, the appears > to be at the conjunction of the filler tube and gas tank...
Re: Gas Tank Filler Neck Parts
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 22 Apr 1995 00:06:03 -0700 (PDT)
...The call it filler hose. Thom -- > Marriage isn't a word... Its a _sentence_! ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave...
Re: fuel tank problems
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 3 May 2000 14:58:12 -0700
Fuel nozzles cleverly detect the sudden rush of air up the filler pipe that happens as gas gets up to the top of the...
Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again.
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Mon, 11 Aug 2003 06:06:46 -0700
...go in at half-speed. > > > > > >i tried this, listening at the filler neck, and almost got a ear full of >gasoline.. :<( > >chri __________________________________ Do you...
Re: Vanagondalism
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:09:49 -0700
...Couldn�t siphon so went under and cut the filler hose or fuel line. Couldn�t tell which and they didn�t say which...
Re: Propane filler valve.
Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:55:48 -0400
...You can just switch to a plain filler valve and outage valve (manual safety, stop filling when it starts coming out the outage) but...
Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 8 Aug 2003 19:47:38 -0400
...vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again...... > > ok..yesterday i took a lister's advice and swapped out the filler neck > on my...
Re: Vanagondalism
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:32:59 -0800
...Don't know about installation - do you have to bend the plastic filler a little to install it? Randy Bergum 1990 Carat > [Original Message...
Re: oil filler
Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
Sat, 2 Nov 1996 21:15:52 -0800
...I just discovered No, I didn't >tonight that the oil filler tube actually extends out so you can pour >the oil in without...
WTB: Diesel oil filler tube
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:42:28 -0800
I'm looking for a oil filler tube for a 82 diesel Vanagon. It's the plastic one with slide out inner that melts...
Diesel expansion tank?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:26:13 -0700
Behind the passenger wheel above the filler tube there is a plastic tank apparently related to the diesel tank. What is it for?
Re: Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 13 May 2005 22:27:01 -0700
RE: Oil Bottle Necks I finally found a puring spout that fits the new bottles, check your FLAPS
How-to remove and replace the gas tank and lines/seals
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:27:18 EDT
...1 Gas tank filler seal-251201139A (for 86 and newer vans)- $7 from me 1 Middle plastic line with two "T" on each end...
Re: fuel filler grommet seal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:53:48 -0400
...fuel filler grommet seal I suspect that finding an RTV sealant that will stand up to the witch's brew that's currently sold...
Body Seam Filler
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:06:23 PDT
...One of the problems is that those seams were filled with body seam >filler at the factory and it impedes the Krown/Rust Check...
Re: Filling the transmission
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:36:23 -0700
...Match the filler plug to the tubing at the store. Then I push a funnel into the end of the hose and route the...
Re: Gas tank filler seal numbers
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:05:09 -0400
Looking at the Bus Depot web site shows that the 251 201 139A was the grommet for the 50mm filler tank used from 85...
Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:48:35 -0600
...the large filler neck tank.. > buy one with for the smaller filler neck hole and then buy a used > plastic filler neck. It's...
Transmission Oil Change
Historical mailing list - Dave
Sun, 15 Jun 1997 22:21:11 -0500
I just tried changing the oil in my transmission (4 speed manual = (091/1)) and I cannot get to the drain or filler plugs...
Re: changing the tranny fluid
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 12 May 2000 14:04:07 EDT
Gina; Generally people have trouble finding the filler hole. The drain hole in at the bottom near the #1 exhaust pipe. Drive Safely & Good...
Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 11 Jul 2001 00:07:44 EDT
...driving Vanagons since 1990 and just this year discovered the oil filler tube extension!!! I just hate to think of all the @#$%%%$&*^*** wasted over...
Re: Diesel Rings!
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 14:48:40 -0500
...the dipstick out and force the oil out through the filler tube. (The filler enters the oil pan below the static oil level.) I...
Re: Body work question
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:48:33 -0700
...I've not been > advised of? Reshaping it no doubt means filler. Filler is to be avoided if possible. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand...
Filler pipe coatings?
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:05:35 -0800
I've got an 82 diesel with rust in the tank, possibly in the filler pipe as well. I think I'm going to...