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• Re: Transmission Oil & Drain Tools
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 11:22:20 -0800
  Steve, The trans filler orifice and drain orifice tool for the 84 Vanagon is a 17 mm male hex, the same size as used...
• Re: locking Westy water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:27:27 -0500
  ...The replacement changes the type of filler to the newer style. I'm in preleminary negotiations with another manufacturer to produce the plastic cap...
• Re: Water tank filler...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:27:18 -1000
  ...Water tank filler... The answer to this question might be obvious, but beyond a short length of hose and a funnel, is there supposed...
• Re: water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 10:25:16 -0700
  ...Houston 84 westy, "Morrison" --- Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The key available through the dealer is for the > later model filler, which > uses...
• Re: vanagon gas tank remove
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:18:16 -0400
  ...Look at back of filler pipe, note smaller 1/2" pipe attached, pull it off the filler at the joint. Now take filler pipe...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:21:15 -0500
  > > The man who painted my bus has a 57 Chevy with the gas filler behind the > rear light. > That was from the factory on...
• Re: fuel line/filler/tank/seal shopping list?
  Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
  Thu, 1 May 2003 21:21:29 -0700
  My tank/hose/seals leak when filling up too, so I just ordered a repair kit to repair the leaks from Ken at Vanagain...
• Gas spews out during fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Matt Heydon
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:19:48 -0600
  Gas spews out the filler neck like a mini geyser right as the tank reaches full when filling up at the station. Again, this...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:04:10 -0400
  ...Propane filler valve. >Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:40:23 -0700 > >Bless you, Jim, for posting that information. Now I know where I...
• Re: Stripped oil filler plug
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 12:10:02 -0500
  ...Stripped oil filler plug > > > I would recommend using a tourqe wrench on the oil drain plug. The quick > reference on the back cover of...
• Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:15:24 -0400
  I used Frank Condelli's, which are cool. Before that, I used this one: https://www.amazon.com/Ilsa-8880-Reducer-5-Inch-Black...
• Coolant light flashing
  Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:09:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Temp seems to be normal and expansion and filler tank seems to be at right level What could be wrong ? Can anyone help ? Terry...
• Re: Filling westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - HELMUT ZEIDLER
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 12:57:06 +0200 (EET)
  ...I fill up the water tank until the water comes back out of the filler. Helmut '80 Camper
• Gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 08:29:23 -0700
  ...Is there some sort of restriction in the filler assembly at this point? Is there anyway to siphon gas? Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus...
• Re: propane tank anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:06:11 -0800
  ...Why not set up an adapter from a standard coleman bottle to go directly into the filler valve? Seem much simpler as a back...
• P-side EVAP Hose Squished at Fuel Tank/Frame. PICS, Questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:09:05 -0800
  ...Would this hose position cause poor fitment of my gas tank (too low) at filler pipe hole? Seems it would but if anyone else...
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:26:48 -0700
  ...2.1 L Oil filler tube needed >> >> >> > ---- David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Hi folks, >> >> >> >> pulling out the oil filler extension tube that the...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:17:07 -0600
  ...filler neck. >> >> I had a peek down there and it seems like the vent lines from the fuel >> expansion tank and the filler pipe...
• Have you had Fan Belt wear against the oil filler tube?
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 13:54:58 -0600
  Have any of you Syncronauts experienced Power steering belt wear against the oil filler tube! I have tried to move the oil tube, but...
• Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:46:56 -0800
  ...head then I removed the oil filler tube from the bottom of the block. (The oil filler tube is held on by two 13mm...
• Re: Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 May 2008 08:35:44 -0700
  " With the filler running on low it splashed back at the end, anything I can do to fix this?" My vans are both usually...
• 1984 vanagon gas tank parts...
  Historical mailing list - Vco3
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:38:13 -0400
  ...cross over vent tube- part #-251 201147b grommet for the filler neck - part # 251 201 139 does anyone know if these are available after...
• Re: Overspill leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:54:11 -0500
  ...So you could replace your filler neck with a later model one. The key words here though are "I think" :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL...
• Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:29:49 -0700
  Hey guys, has any of you ever unscrewed the filler valve from your tank to replace the sealing tape? Last night i finally burned...
• Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:08:03 -0600
  We made a spare key some time ago from > which to duplicate keys for those whose keys slipped into a parallel > universe and not...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 23:43:42 -0500
  Go not repair anything fiberglass with bondo or any other body filler no. It offers not one iota of strength, it will not bond...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:26:06 -0400
  ...Remember, depending on year the filler neck grommet is different sizes. I got the filler neck, 3 grommets, fuel sender gasket and cross-over...
• Re: auto transmission drain
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:54:21 +0000
  ...Just remove the filler tube, and when no more atf coming out, remove the pan, and let it drip some more. Just be aware...
• Re: leaking oil at filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 17:36:48 -0800
  ...leaking oil at filler tube My motor is leaking oil (just a drop or two on the floor in the garage) where the filler...
• Re: Looking for propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 29 May 1999 23:52:22 -0400
  ...Looking for propane filler valve +AD4- Rebuild kits for autostop valves are available from EuroAmerican RV. The +AD4- rebuild kit includes seals, o-rings...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:24:03 -0500
  ...I felt really dumb when I discovered it, > I'd been struggling to get oil in the filler and making a big mess. It...
• Re: Under-Sink Battery Installation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:39:23 -0700
  ...2011, Loren Busch wrote: > > The SRM-29 doesn't have any filler caps or a drain nipple, so I'm not > sure what the...
• Re: Clutch and Master Cylinder diagnosis and approacha and Redline
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 21:38:40 -0800
  ...You will need the 17mm hex/allen socket to remove the filler and drain plugs. Loosen the filler *first* to be sure you *can...
• WARNING: Syncro Gas Tank Straps Break
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 17:46:37 -0400
  Last year, on our way to Transporters by the Tunnel, our gas tank strap snapped on the filler side and we leaked gas from...
• 5 Min. filll time for Gas?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 11:02:38 -0500
  Since I've gotten the 90 GL back on the road, I have noticed the Gas filler neck belching gas back at me if...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:05:34 -0700
  ...oil company bottle > >>mouths would be as large as the oil filler extension on the WBX engine. >snip< What size bottles are being used...
• Re: Manual transmission lesson request
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:39:16 -0700
  Rule #1 when changing the oil of a manual transmission is removing the top filler plug first. If you can't do that then...
• quickie quesiton
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 02:50:51 -0500
  ...I need to remove the oil filler tube or part of it. Does the plastic telescoping part come off the metal lower part, and...
• Re: lpg inlet connector type?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 17 May 2005 09:18:04 -0700
  ...that simple adapter in the picture? Just screw it into the filler on the tank and then hook up the external tank? If so...
• Re: So what is the gas tank problem?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:49:22 -0800
  ...Sometime late in production, VW started putting in a filler neck with a check valve down at the tank end (just a caged ball...
• Re: gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 08:43:57 -0800
  ...The difficult thing is getting the filler tube out of the tank. Be sure to clean the area first to keep the crud out...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:54:29 -0700
  ...if you have an 84 with the large metal filler neck ... let's just say the later smaller plastic filler neck is about 4...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 21:55:27 -0700
  ...Even if fillers(glass fibers) are used to stiffen fittings it shouldn't affect long-term stability. If only the plastic parts were made...
• Fuel spillage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 8 May 2000 08:52:13 -0700
  ...This puts the end of the nozzle up at the top of the fuel filler, (I think) about or--just below--where the gas...
• Re: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:15:22 -0800
  ...coming along nice! However, I need some suggestions for a filler neck, filler cap system that would work with the larger Diesel pump nozzles...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 12:53:00 -0700
  ...While looking at pouring ATF > through the dip stick/filler tube using a funky funnel it occurred to > me that if I trimmed the...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:50:37 -0500
  ...Why use a torch (NOOOOOO!) or glue? Plastic welding with polyethylene filler rods will fix this particular situation just fine. --- This email is free...
• Re: oil filler tube top nut
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:31:25 -0800
  --- Owen <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> wrote: > Use an articulated or maybe better described as a U > joint fitting for your 3/8 > drive and a...
• Re: oil for turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:49:25 -0700
  ...Also does anyone have the dipstick and oil filler cap. My dispstick goes in a holde in the middle of the oil filler cap...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Fri, 13 May 2005 08:33:33 -0700
  ...The long neck of these bottles is perfect for pouring into the filler neck without spilling. Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright...
• Oil spraying on hatch (long)
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 10:00:26 -0800
  ...One when the dip stick tube was loose and the spray originated there and one concerning a crack in the oil filler tube. I...
• Re: Fuel tank filler tube blues
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:18:30 EDT
  ...I think that they actually used some large hole gas tanks with the small filler neck (you know VW: waste not, want not) because...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:04:01 EST
  ...ps, if you use the filler cap to prop the lisc plate door open and it falls behind the bumper, try not to swear...
• Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 00:38:27 EST
  ...the same windshields, seatbelts, emission equipment, lighting, gas tank and filler neck, all the same. no other differences. a speedo cluster change is all...
• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:35:06 -0500
  ...One of the tricky parts was removing the filler neck. I’m lucky that Dennis mentioned it and told me how to remove the...
• Re: Oil fill tube, overheating, and stalling
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:45:00 -0700
  ...Other than losing a belt and wiping out the wire and the oil filler tube in one fell swoop, these two are probably not...
• Fuel tank problem solving
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:53:45 -0700
  ...With the fuel filler cap off, I tried using a deliberately kinked stiff copper wire to ream out the spigot from the downstream end...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:59:27 -0800
  ...Fuel filler cap stuck Yes, if it is the small key type a stout flat screwdriver can sometimes be used to force it counter...
• GIF schmif
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 23 Aug 94 16:39:27 EDT
  ...credit for using a smaller number of lines (also waste less of your day) and double credit for showing a recognizable gas filler. B.
• Stripped oil filler plug
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 17:10:58 -0400
  upon changing my oil today I noticed that the filer plug hole was particially stripped. I got the plug tight but not as tight...