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• Re: Fuel Level
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:11:02 -0700
  ...replace my > fuel level sending unit? Is there a way to know the sending unit is bad > WITHOUT > removing the tank? I would hate...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 10:19:55 -0700
  ...sender unit. > > Neil. > > On 4/4/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote: > > > It's flowing from the center of the tank under...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:03:58 -0400
  ...tank and the sender. The problem is > that this 8-bolt ring is a one piece unit that was integrated into > the fool tank...
• Re: I have lots of luck... and it is all BAD
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 20:59:07 -0500
  ...I want to > be sure I buy the right fuel tank sender unit. > > Thanks, > Chris Gronski > Toronto, Ontario, > '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY > '87 Chevrolet...
• Re: I want to pull my tank... HELP! Removing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 11:54:43 -0500
  ...8- The only remaining part connected to the tank now is the fuel gauge sender unit. My wire was long enough to stay connected...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:12:49 -0400
  ...the tank before it goes in to avoid > these issues? > > Thanks also Dennis and Ken for the tips on the fuel sender. I assume...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:26:41 -0400
  ...The sender should be able to come out if you wiggle it and angle it without having to drop the fuel tank. Should you...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:06:42 -0700
  ...The sender should be able to come out if you wiggle it and angle it without having to drop the fuel tank. Should you...
• Re:Eurovan Electrical Problems
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Mon, 27 May 1996 10:43:55 -0400
  ...The dealer ordered a new sender unit, dropped the fuel tank, and then discovered that the problem was a loose wire in the dash...
• 89 - Fuel/temp/speedo
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Ward
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:21:18 -0700
  ...I am considering replacing my fuel tank sender unit because the fuel gauge is reading low. I have replaced the voltage regulator and tested...
• Re: Older gas tank problems- was Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 14 May 2008 21:53:28 -0700
  ...The screen area can goo up. >> >> >>When you look inside the fuel tank through the fuel sender hole - they >>often >>look clean as a...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:35:45 -0400
  ...sender unit. > > Neil. > > On 4/4/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote: > > > It's flowing from the center of the tank under...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 22:14:11 EST
  ...Exits the loom, just behind the transverse rail, in front > of the Fuel Tank. Both leads to the Sender exit the loom at this...
• Re: Gas gauge does not work
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:06:42 -0600
  ...I wonder if I have to take the tank out and change the sender unit or >> there >> maybe some other reason why it is...
• Re: Fuel gauge system test
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:13:41 -0400
  At 04:11 PM 6/19/2012, walkingboss wrote: >Test the voltage at the fuel sending unit. Between the sender wire and the >ground...
• Re: ? on Syncro fuel tank and sender
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:46:55 -0400
  ...I had the fuel sending unit replaced on my (former) 91 Syncro Camper. My local mechanic had the job done in less than 2...
• Vacuum lines for charcoal filter/replacing Syncro fuel sender
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:24:01 -0700
  I'm preparing to replace my Syncro's fuel sender (doesn't work and it leaks). I sprayed the rusted nuts Sunday. When the...
• Re: Gas gauge does not work
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 02:59:44 -0700
  ...I wonder if I have to take the tank out and change the sender unit or there > maybe some other reason why it is...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:28:52 -0800
  ...fuel tank. > > Neil says: > Ok. > > So P 97.127 in Bentley shows the fuel sender ground at "29" which is > "near Digifant control unit...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender question ('66)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 May 1996 12:09:52 -0700
  A while back, Erik asked about fuel sender units: "Is there any way of testing it before I reinstall the whole tank?" I expect...
• Re: [Syncro] What is the Ohm range of a syncro gas gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:27:23 -0800
  ...Fuel Tank Sending Unit range of motion / Gauge >> >> >compatability > > >>To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com, >> >> >sagp2002@yahoogroups.com > > >>I'd like to...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:48:35 -0600
  ...didn't replace the fuel gauge sender or, more importantly, the O-ring that seals it to the tank. Recently a massive leak developed...
• Re: 86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California
  Historical mailing list - Silvia Carranza
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 06:18:01 +0000
  ...Robert Fisher Sender: Vanagon Mailing List To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM ReplyTo: Robert Fisher Subject: Re: 86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure...
• westy gas tank removal and fuel sender???
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Sun, 27 May 2012 16:15:47 -0400
  ...Main question is this, While it is off should I order a new fuel level sending unit? There did not seem to be its...
• Fuel gauge sending unit resistance
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:13:15 -0500
  ...With the empty tank upside down so that the float was in the "full" position, the sender measured a reliable 35 ohms. With it...
• Re: Fuel Guage callibration
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:21:06 -0700
  ...out the sender had no change on the fuel gage. -Damon --- Curt Newsome <tele2222@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I bought a new tank and replaced...
• Re: Driving Westy to South America!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 13:18:08
  ...Problems/Questions we have: >>1) Below half a tank our fuel gage doesn't work! (arrgh!) > >Replace the fuel gauge sending unit. The engine...
• Re: Weird '81 westy gas guage
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Tue, 21 Feb 1995 11:49:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...Possible solutions: (1) Drop the tank and adjust/replace the sender; (2) Ignore the problem and rely on known fuel consumption and driven milage...
• Re: Syncro Fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:33:39 -0800
  Hey TJ, The pump and sending unit are easily replaced with the tank in the van. The fuel and breather lines are a completely...
• Re: Fuel gauge sending unit resistance
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 11:47:44 -0700
  ...Then, looking through the ETKA section on fuel senders, I see there's a 251 919 051 E wit a note saying ">> 25-H...
• Re: Low Fuel
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Tue, 4 May 1999 18:09:18 -0700
  Had very same problem except I managed to run out fuel twice.Replaced the sender unit and fuel line/grommet at the same time...
• Re: Dropping the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 May 2000 19:40:34 -0700
  ...wrote: > > I am about to attempt replacing the sending unit on > > my fuel tank ('85). > > I've tried doing this before on a van...
• I want to pull my tank... HELP!
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 10:32:17 -0500
  ...My suspicions now are pointing to the fuel gauge sender unit. I am trying to build up the nerve to pull my tank myself...
• Re: 89 - Fuel/temp/speedo
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 15:21:14 -0400
  ...I am considering replacing my fuel tank sender unit because the fuel >gauge is reading low. I have replaced the voltage regulator and tested...
• Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:44:25 -0500
  ...I didn't >> understand the logic of >> going to the trouble of replacing the tank and not >> the sender. I vote yes to >> complete...
• Re: Gas gauge is not showing anything
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:59:17 -0500
  ...You can check the rest of the complete fuel gauge system by: Removing the two leads at the tank sending unit. With the key...
• Re: gas tank leak - long
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 11:29:22 -0500
  ...every piece of rubber on the tank (got the grommets, crossover tube, fuel sender gasket, and fuel filler grommet from dealer - couple bucks for...
• Re: Fuel gauge sending unit resistance
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 16:16:47 -0400
  ...level sensor. >> >> With the empty tank upside down so that the float was in the "full" >> position, the sender measured a reliable 35 ohms...
• Re: Older gas tank problems- was Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 14 May 2008 22:58:55 -0700
  ...The screen area can goo up. >> >> >>When you look inside the fuel tank through the fuel sender hole - they >>often >>look clean as a...
• gas spillage & other oddities (huff)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 May 94 21:06:57 CDT
  ...but it could also be the gasket around the fuel gauge sender unit. maybe. unless you have some hamfisted idiot from the dealer working...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:28:34 -0700
  ...I did the tank reseal kit. But, I'm betting that it's the seal to the fuel level sender unit. Because during installation...
• Re: Flaky fuel gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 10:24:42 -0800 (PST)
  ...and tank, the most common method is to cut a hole through the sheet metal in the body directly above the sender unit in...
• Re: Temp & Fuel gauges not accurate
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 17:45:33 -1000
  You can check the operation of the sending units for fuel and temp by checkin the resistance, measured in ohms with a voltmeter. The...
• Bah, humbug
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:28:28 -0500
  ...that the fuel sender had been disconnected. Right, off to the gas station, unable to put practically anything in the tank. Then I remember...
• Re: ? on Syncro fuel tank and sender - May God Go with You
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 07:57:18 EDT
  ...Although I have never used the procedure myself, the writer, Steve, describes the R&R of the Syncro sender plate with the fuel tank...
• Re: Driving Westy to South America!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 15:58:24 -0500
  ...Problems/Questions we have: >>>1) Below half a tank our fuel gage doesn't work! (arrgh!) >> >>Replace the fuel gauge sending unit. The engine...
• fuel sender repair
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 06 Oct 94 20:57:36 CDT
  ...1968-1979 Buses Removing and Installing Fuel Tank Sender Unit (from Repair Manual Type 2, Second Edition, VW AG) The sender unit can be...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:18:47 -0400
  ...with Galv Steel..and yes a new sender unit will be on order also. I am looking to replace all fuel lines from the...
• Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:20:07 -0800
  ...Now as we all know, modern Diesel and Fuel Injected gasoline engines has an input from the fuel tank and any fuel it doesn...
• 85 westfalia gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 10:14:55 -0800
  ...I had to remove the gas tank from my 85 westfalia to check the fuel gauge sending unit in the top of the tank...
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:23:56 -0700
  ...Fuel level gauge Hi gang! I recently installed new fuel tank and sending unit and with 12 gallons approximately of fuel its showing about...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:20:01 -0600
  ...with Galv > Steel..and yes a new sender unit will be on order also. I am looking to > replace all fuel lines from the...
• Re: Fuel Guage callibration
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:37:38 -0800
  ...out the sender had no > change on the fuel gage. > > -Damon > > --- Curt Newsome <tele2222@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > > I bought a new tank and replaced...
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:24:33 -0400
  At 08:37 AM 7/27/2013, ralph meyermann wrote: >Hi gang! I recently installed new fuel tank and sending unit and with 12...
• RE: vanagon gas tank remove
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 09:40:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Bentley also lists a procedure for using an ohmmeter to check if the sender on the fuel tank, is running thru its proper range...
• Re: Temp & Fuel gauges not accurate
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 19:35:55 -0400
  ...Temp & Fuel gauges not accurate > You can check the operation of the sending units for fuel and temp by > checkin the resistance, measured in...
• Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:24:41 -0400
  George you stated, >>...On an 84 with the big analog clock the fuel & temp gauges have to come off as you remove the clock...
• diesel running after 5 year nonoperation
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Wed, 16 May 2001 18:17:22 -0700
  ...Couldn't figure out how to drain the old fuel from the tank, so I figured adding as much new fuel as I could...
• Re: Fuel flow senders
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 18:19:43 -0800
  ...box" with a fuel input > and output on it and it will give an electronic "pulse" per every unit of > fuel that flows trough...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 16:37:30 +0000
  ...I did the tank > reseal kit. > > But, I'm betting that it's the seal to the fuel level sender unit. Because > during installation...