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• Source for hoses
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:47:39 -0400
  ...tank? I would like to replace the big one from the filler to the tank and all the smaller ones. Before I trudge over...
• buckling sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:06:42 -0500
  ...been applying (along with a little bit of rust and body filler, sigh). Anybody else with this problem? Any suggestions? Thanks Jeff 85 Westfalia...
• Re: Transporting extra gasoline on/in a Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:37:07 -0700
  ...the ground, holding the gas can and pouring it into the filler hole in the van, we're grounded. This, after setting the can...
• Re: FS in Austin TX-Weekender
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:06:03 -0400
  Is that some kind of dent or tear in the metal below the fuel filler door? If it is,how did it happen? [Enter...
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:29:23 +1300
  ...as inevitably seam filler will be sprung and paint loosened inside closed members etc. Best of luck, whether repairing or replacing!
• Re: foamy green stuff
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 21:27:48 -0700
  ...oil that there was this green, slimy foam > on the oil filler cap and in the oil breather. I have an moderate oil leak...
• Re: Filler spouts for large-mouth bottles of oil, windshield washer and antifreeze jugs
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:50:57 -0600
  I've had pretty good luck extending the extension spout and grasping the end of the filler neck(oil, that is) and using the...
• 2WD Passenger Side Saddle Tank
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:10:25 -0400
  ...the Syncro tank uses the 2WD filler, on a 2WD would you "T" into the existing fuel filler neck? What about the breather tank...
• Re: rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:21:17 -0700
  ...vanagons that some vanagon owners don't know > > about. > > the oil filler extension is one. > > rear heater valve is another. > >Well, I know about...
• Re: fresh water pump ain't pumpin'
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 29 May 2010 21:26:05 -0700
  How about maybe putting compressed air in the filler hole as an alternative, if sucking is repugnant to you? I bet you could just...
• Re: Fuel Filler Tube Question about BD part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 May 2012 15:10:14 -0700
  I just changed one of those the other day .. a used one .. no 'floaty balls' anywhere that I am aware of. what is this...
• Re: I found something new today!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 06:53:00 EST
  ...Just wondering how many other people knew about the telescoping oil filler tube on the wbx. >> And the syncro one WILL fit the 2wd...
• Cleaning out water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 15:18:59 EDT
  ...Fortunately I have found my filler key : ) Thanks Steve Cotsford
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:05:14 -0500
  ...Less filler yes, but filler isn't the end of the world. It's not nearly as bad as it once was. Modern fillers...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:38:08 -0400
  ...Running out of fuel by Bonneville 12 > miles form there KOA campground, tow truck rescue, getting gas can filler > stuck in tank filler, etc...
• Re: Need '82 water tank key
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:41:27 -0400
  ...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: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 09:37:11 -0500
  ...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: I swear I put it back on....
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 09:31:46 -0700
  ...Mourkas wrote: >Went to check the oil this morning, and the cap on the oil filler tube >was not attached!!! Luckily I found it...
• Re: leaking oil at filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 18:45:12 -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...
• Lower 1st gear in 091-1; tranny woes
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 08:36:02 -0700
  ...Before draining the Redline, I checked the level - it was about 1/2-3/4" below the filler I would say. I pulled the...
• Re: Carrying extra gasoline in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 17:46:18 -0800
  ...Alas, rarely will fuel station filler hoses *fill* said tanks while still up there.
• Re: Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc. And another Vanagon sighting!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:32:58 +0000
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• Re: Rear Washer Reservoir Cap Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:33:51 +0000
  ...Jim On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 4:45 PM Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > The filler cap on my rear washer tank...
• gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
  Sat, 12 Sep 1998 15:04:30 EDT
  ...right wheel well and noticed a tube that runs from the filler neck to the back of the tank towards the drivers' side. There...
• I found something new today!
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:56:09 -0800
  Just wondering how many other people knew about the telescoping oil filler tube on the wbx. I've had vanagons for a couple of...
• Re: Stripped oil filler plug
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 08:18:33 -0600
  Chad wrote: > upon changing my oil today I noticed that the filer plug hole was > particially stripped. I got the plug tight but not...
• 80-83 Aircooled West- Fuel Tank overflow
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 08:30:05 -0600
  ...What is the cure for the fuel tank overflowing out the filler pipe when you get about six gallons in the tank? Stan Wilder...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:17:44 -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...
• Re: Middle Seat for 87 Vanagon GL Westphalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 01:51:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This is if you have a westy GL. (WWW's don't have this) Remove the filler strips, and slide in the seat. It...
• Re: Filling the transmission
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:49:22 -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: cracked oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:28:59 -0800
  ...decided to fix the leaky > junction between the case and the filler tube. This was heavily > smeared with black RTV, apparently from the outside...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 21:29:30 EST
  ...van by trying to not rely on the auto-stop featu >> read the archives...the rubber gasket between tank and filler neck is leaking
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 01:01:57 -0800
  ...The filler neck goes through >a rubber sleeve into the tank, and will separate easily. You only need to >undo the two 13mm bolts...
• Re: Auto transmission drain
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 08:07:35 -0600
  ...As Terry says, unscrew the nut where the filler tube joins the side of the case. Fairly easy and straight-forward job. Bob Stevens...
• Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 21:25:30 -0400
  ...NJ, I stopped the attendant as he was unscrewing the oil filler cap to put gas in. Close call. Never take your eyes off...
• Re: windscreen washer filler...
  Historical mailing list - Joe Eiffert
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 19:36:42 EST
  In a message dated 11/03/2002 3:16:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, buffy-philip1@COX.NET writes: > Cant seem to find the...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - prb
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 15:40:56 -0800
  Oil filler neck extension. <walks out to carport in 10F cold to see for self. > Well, slap my bottom and call me Mildred. Who...
• lpg inlet connector type?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 May 2005 07:57:28 -0700
  The filler inlet for the Westy tank -- that's not a POL is it? POL's are what one usually finds on 5-lb...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:40:50 -0700
  ...It just pushes right into the filler door on the > outside and is quite stable. Easy to pour water in quite quickly...more > so...
• Fwd: Westy 1.6L diesel oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:05:23 -0700
  ...Is >there danger of the engine running away? The oil mist from the oil filler >feeding the intake? Another way might be to run...
• Re: Reduced oil temperatures.. what's the max?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:02:53 -0700
  ...I ended up removing the oil filler tube and fabricating a plate to hold the sender and cover up the now open oil entry...
• Re: Burping gas tank filler problem solved!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 15:47:16 -0700
  ...Jim Max Wellhouse wrote: > > However, I accidentally shook loose the breather pipe under > the gas filler(I was going to pull it anyway to...
• Re: rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:32:44 -0700
  ...rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed > Rob, I don't know where "out here" is, but in my neck o...
• Re: need info on plastic oil filler on diesel
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 22:06:21 -0700
  ...need info on plastic oil filler on diesel >Hi > >I recently purchased a diesel '82 Vanagon with a slight oil leak. The >previous owner...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:40:23 -0700
  ...Now I know where I stand if I choose to install the manual filler inlet and bleeder valve. I read the paragraph you quote...
• Re: In Search of Diesel Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:14:14 +0000
  ...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: 85 vanagon roof repair - fiberglass and the holes
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:17:28 -0700
  ...After you cut the plates and drill the proper holes you can simply use a filler to patch the holes miss dilled by your...
• need info on plastic oil filler on diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:09:26 -0800
  ...The previous owner said that the plastic oil filler tube had a crack in it. Oil drips on the muffler when I drive on...
• Re: Overflow when filling tank
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 13:10:24 -0600
  ...I have an '81 westy, it never ever overflowed until I replaced the tank and filler tube with one from... an '85. Now it...
• Re: '68 Bus B of A TV ad
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:46:20 -0400
  ...Not sure about this, but still has early style sliding door handle ident on door panel 3 Somewhere about that time, the fuel filler...
• Fuel tanks and filler tubes etc.
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:19:04 +0000
  My Vanagon is going to need a new fuel tank and probably everything else that connects to the tank.There appear to be several...
• Re: 84 vs. 85 differences, swapping AC?
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 20:05:16 -0600
  ...Our '85 has the same "bulge", it is the cover for the filler for the rear window washer resivoir. Our '85 is a GL...
• Re: Far right receptacle?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:54:01 -0700
  ...Left is > water, middle is power what is the right one? Right now I have a key hole. > That's the filler hole for...
• Re: vanagon gas tank leaks when filled up, spews gas out filler hole
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 09:45:02 -0800
  ...taken to inserting > the > > pump nozzle all > > the > > > way into the filler tube and NOT trying to top > off, > > just quit when > > the > > > auto...
• Re: Gas tank leaks (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 11:34:26 -0600
  ...Also, the new tanks are available ONLY with the 1 7/8" filler neck, which may require you to purchase additional parts if your...
• Re: Fuel Transfer Pump recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:06:23 -0700
  ...I just need to get work done to weld the dual outlet to the > single filler that I was able to locate. It's...
• One More '66 Question,
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 09:42:21 -0700
  ...The small hose goes out above the battery and off to a steel pipe which goes off in the direction of the fuel filler...
• Tipping the propane filler-uppers (Westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 20:45:17 GMT
  ...The filler usually has to lie on the ground to connect and disconnect the nozzle to the auto-stop valve, and sometimes it isn...
• Re: 2.1 coolant problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 15:24:33 -0500
  ...the coolant boils up in the filler >>tank and gushes out the little tab(with the three >>little holes) on the top of the...
• Change '87 Vanagon ATF to Change ALL ATF (Questions)
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 09 Nov 1996 08:51:05 -0600
  ...On US/Jap vehicles I drained the pan (if equipped w/plug) and then added some ATF to the filler, removed the ATF cooler...