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• Re: Filling a 4 spd manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:31:28 -0400
  On page 35.60 of Bentley, its says the capacity is 3.2 quarts or 9/16" below the filler hole. I bent a...
• Westy Water Filler Key
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:09:14 -0600
  For those of you who have the late model water filler (the one that uses the plastic key on the door of the filler...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2009 (#2009-55)
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:03:31 -0800
  > Adding oil to the engine is an aggravating challenge - trying to pour > > oil into the filler neck at a near horizontal angle. You are...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:31:10 -0500
  You know, though, even with that stupid filler tube extension, you still need a mofo funnel. The filler tube doesn't fit any of...
• Propane valve replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 08:30:49 -0500
  I've had to replace my propane auto-filler valve with a non-autofiller. There is a nipple coming from the tank where the...
• Fuel tank small filler neck seal needed...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:49:58 -0700
  ...Does anyone need the large filler neck seal and want to trade? (the van below is 1984 California model). >I was curious if you...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:19:59 -0800
  ...Oil filler extension... >John, quit rubbing it in. I drove a Vanagon for over ten years before I >found out about the oil filler...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 23:23:24 -0500
  Goodness me, was that oil filler extension thing a secret? I knew about it from as soon as I had my van! Along with...
• Has anybody here added an SA Stainless Tank to 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 05:40:23 -0700
  ...I've seen various companies make special fillers but they don't address how you would merge it with the stock plastic filler pipe...
• Vanagon Diesel Oil Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - M Schmid
  Thu, 31 May 2007 23:55:48 -0400
  I am looking for an oil filler tube for a vanagon diesel. Any help would be appreciated - Thanks, Martin
• Re: Fuel filler refresh - what paint to use?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Nov 2023 17:59:16 -0500
  ...Eric Caron > On Nov 5, 2023, at 2:48 PM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote: > > On my 1990, the fuel filler is...
• Re: Water tank filler cap key?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 07:25:20 -0400
  This is the key to my 87 Westys filler lock. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/768062.jpg
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:54:22 -0400
  Thanks folks, I'm good with an oil filler. Please resume you normal scheduled programming. Dave Milo
• Looking for a Console Filler Strip for Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:38:38 -0400
  Does anyone have the console filler strip on an automatic transmission for sale - 1984? Randy Nunes
• Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:51:55 -0700
  ...2.1 L Oil filler tube needed > Hi folks, > > A while back I bought a '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg that had been sitting > inoperable for...
• Re: How MUCH tranny gear oil
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  3 Jan 1996 18:46:24 -0800
  ...How much do you fill the '80 Vanagon's 4-sp tranny? Keep putting it in until it overflows the filler hole, as on...
• Re: Trans. Oil filler plug?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:55:53 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Don Hanson wrote: > I must be blind, but I can't see the filler plug in my 5sp manual...
• Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:31:07 -0600
  The filler valve on my propane tank needs to be replaced. Does anyone know of a good source. Thanks. -- John '87 Westy
• 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:48:18 -0400
  ...Probably from me pulling out the oil filler extension tube that the po didn't know about. Weakened the paper thin metal at the...
• WTB: Propane Filler Assembly (This ever happen to you?)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:47:58 -0500
  Anyone want to sell me the filling assembly off of their old rusted propane tank? (Mine's an '87) My filler has sprung a...
• Oil Filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 23:53:20 -0500
  ...One of the oil filler tubes and a separate part that did the actual curve upward.
• Re: Dual Filler for 2WD Vanagons w/ auxiliary tanks
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:33:55 -0800
  ...It takes the place of the original 2wd filler. There are two (2) holes inside the main filler. You fill each tank by simply...
• filler neck R&R Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:25:07 EDT
  ...does one fit the gas filler neck back - it won't budge!! > > remove 3 screws, and then filler neck trim piece turns clockwise or...
• diesel oil filler cap
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 14:27:42 -0500
  Need an oil filler cap and dipstick for a diesel. If you have one you can spare it will be very much appreciated. Thanks...
• Oil Filler Tube Question
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:07:57 -0500
  Is it true that a hole in the oil filler tube will cause the engine to poorly?? Is it like some sort of vacuum...
• does your 80-87 van spew gas all over when you top it off at the pump?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 22:08:19 EDT
  ...you need the updated filler neck! in late 88 the filler neck was redesigned to use a float ball at the bottom to prevent...
• Re: Trans. Oil filler plug?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:42:38 -0700
  ...I had the 10" extension with the 17mm allen fitting sticking out fwd of the shock so I could turn the filler plug. Rob...
• Re: what is it?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 12:46:47 EDT
  ...Perhaps power stearing filler. Thanks again. >> there is no power steering "filler" there. you add PS (ATF) fluid to the resivoir in the engine...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:23:02 -0600
  Oil filler thing? What is that about? Am I missing something that I should know? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 17 May 2012 07:26:50 -0400
  ...After filling up the gas tank I am rewarded with a gas soaked filler tube after each right turn. I have replace everything from...
• Re: gas spilling out filler hole when topping off tank
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:00:50 EDT
  ...still pukes gas out > >the filler neck.. any ideas? > > A lot of vanagons do it... Because of the curve of the filler neck and...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Syncro Front Tranny Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:29:45 -0700
  ...I have found a replacement filler plug that uses a hex 17mm wrench, like any ordinary bolt. This filler plug lets you access the...
• Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:33:16 -0800
  I bought a Westy with no key for water filler receptacle. Is there an easy cure for filling the reservoir? Steve
• Re: [syncrolist] Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 20:07:25 -0400
  We concluded that the Gas Tank Filler Gasket CANNOT be changed without removing the tank. This we we NOT WILLING to do. So we...
• Oil filler tube leaking
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 17 May 2001 17:48:24 -0700
  After my recent long trip, I've noticed the oil filler tube on my '90 Westy is leaking. I know it had a slight...
• Rust at Gas Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 20:51:41 -0500
  I've been noticing increasing rust on the gas filler tube metal collar (?) whenever I remove the gas cap to fuel up my '87...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 11:39:47 -0800
  ...Oil filler extension... John, quit rubbing it in. I drove a Vanagon for over ten years before I found out about the oil filler...
• fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 23:02:03 -0500
  >> Being a new owner of 85 Westy, I'm surprised that every time >> I fill it with fuel it overflows out the filler tube...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:15:39 -0700
  ...Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted > The subject says it. I'm missing the plastic cover that goes over the > washer fluid filler tube...
• Re: Strange location for a fuel filler?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 16:39:50 -0500
  Curiously, that's about the fuel filler location on Syncro Dokas. Kim Brennan 86 Syncro. 91 Westy Syncro. 90 Tristar Vienna VA. Sugar Grove...
• Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 May 2012 22:42:21 -0400
  ...Thanks, Bryan the metal flange with the filler flap in it does NOT remove from the neck. where did you get that filler neck...
• Re: gas spilling out filler hole when topping off tank
  Historical mailing list - gojira
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 17:47:48 -0700
  ...gas spilling out filler hole when topping off tank > anybody have a idea as to why gas is spilling out the filler hole when...
• oil for turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:01:40 -0400
  ...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: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:47:58 -0700
  ...any event to avoid leaks going into the body behind the filler. YMMV, Mr. BZ-which reminds moi-need to drain tank for winter...
• do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler on primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 May 2007 12:03:41 EDT
  In a message dated 5/11/07 1:33:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > Will body filler (i.e. Bondo...
• Gas Smell: Flange to Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:36:50 -0400
  My 75 Campmobile smells of gas when full and I recently checked the flange/seal to the filler tube and have noticed it is...
• Re: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:57:43 -0400
  ...Tank has the original larger sized filler hole (70mm or whatever) that matches the original filler neck parts. Filler neck and all associated parts...
• Re: Oil filler tube HELP
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 14:10:27 -0400
  ...My filler tube has come loose and I need to figure out how to reconnect it. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 8 Jul...
• How MUCH tranny gear oil in '80 V6anagon?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 03 Jan 1996 16:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  Thank you all for your informative responses to my question about the transmission in the '80 V6anagon-- I now know where the filler plug...
• Re: gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 12:07:25 -0500
  ...Mine has the larger filler neck hole. I first removed the filler neck. Then I was able to reach one hand over top the...
• Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 17 May 2012 09:18:29 -0400
  Due to the difference in filler neck diameter, the seal would have to be changed as well. I will let others confirm that. Chris...
• Re: Questions on Camper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 May 2003 15:34:04 -0600
  "Does anyone have a spare key for the water tank filler?" Be a little more specific Sam. There are 2 kinds of keys for...
• WTB: Fuel filler tube from 1988-1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:40:31 -0400
  Hello, I'm looking for a fuel filler tube from a 88-91 Vanagon with the float ball end. Anyone have one for a...
• Re: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:52:21 -0400
  I think you have it when you said your "filler tube is centered nicely in the access hole through the main frame member". Mine...
• Re: gas leak from filler
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 14:34:54 -0700
  It could be leaking from the connection to the overflow tank that sit up in the wheelwell above the filler pipe. In my case...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:52:15 -0700
  ...coat the filler pipe with so it slides into the new filler gasket ? or 1b) did you put the gromets/filler gasket on the...
• Re: Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 23 May 2012 15:53:13 -0400
  I am currently replacing my 83.5 filler tube with a later model one that stops that from happening. I just finished about 30...
• Re: WTB 2WD Expansion tank and filler neck
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:22:41 -0500
  ...I was looking for the late model fuel filler neck and the fuel expansion tank from a non-syncro (passenger side if there is...
• oil filler tube diesel please help
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 11:15:35 -0400
  Volks, I need an oil filler tube for an '82 diesel, any clues where to get one? i live near philly if it makes...
• fuel line/filler/tank/seal shopping list?
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Thu, 1 May 2003 22:14:35 -0500
  Hi, Anyone have a "shopping list" for everything I would need to replace all seals, hoses, clamps from the fuel filler on back to...