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• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:20:35 -0800
  ...Adding oil to the engine is an aggravating challenge - ....... > The secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down inside > the filler tube.
• Re: fill up overfill
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:10:52 -0700
  ...Basically from filler neck all way to the fuel tank was replaced - if I remember right it's a one piece thing. On the...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:30:23 -0700
  ...There goes more $$!!! The filler and vent hose that runs to the filler neck are sealed well at that end. As Ken mentioned, the...
• Re: Replace oil filler neck - EH?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:00:32 -0700
  ...Replace oil filler neck - EH? > So I need to replace the oil filler neck as my donor engine, out of a > Syncro, has the...
• Re: Rubber hose on fuel filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:57:00 -0700
  ...Rubber hose on fuel filler neck > G'day Joel, > > Thanks for the pics. NOW I know what ETKA is!! > > It isn't the vent...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:29 EST
  ...secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down inside > > the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger...
• Re: Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:10:02 -0800
  HI Neil, I think you said you are using the larger metal filler neck and matching tank. If the problem is the filler neck...
• Re: Gas tank filler seal numbers
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 10:46:48 -0700
  ...The "B" version was a special part to allow a mix of new filler > neck pipe with old fuel tank after the old filler...
• Need a suggestion for 2WD Auxiliary fuel tank filler neck location
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 18:48:36 -0800
  ...I have a 2WD filler neck assembly that I will use to fill the tank. The tank mounts under the sliding door between the...
• Re: fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Ron Pascal
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 09:29:30 -0800
  ...I also would like to know if it is normal, or whether I >have a leak in the filler neck or something. Also happens...
• Re: Wanted Fuel Filler Neck Source
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 09:14:46 -0400
  If you replace the tank, you use the new neck. If you need the old metal neck, I think I still have the one...
• Re: front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:37:02 -0800
  ...I took > out the 3 screws that hold the filler neck to the body, but do i have > to actually remove the filler neck...
• Re: Spillage when filling gas
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 15:03:56 +1000
  ...But unless the US-bound 2WD vans had a different filler neck,which I guess IS remotely possible,I wonder what the problem can...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:49:03 -0500
  ...secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down inside > > the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger...
• 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...
• Gas filler neck replacement and other post-bump advice please
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:16:58 -0700
  ...Because of body damage the fuel filler neck (Bentley page 20.11, Fuels Supply (great, great book!)) has moved outward from the filler pipe...
• Updated Gas Tank Kits plus new Syncro Gas Tank kit
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:34:06 -0500
  ...gastankkit1- (84-91 Vanagon 2wd with plastic filler neck) gastankkit2- (80-84 Vanagon with metal filler neck) gastankkit3- (86-91 Vanagon Syncro only!) Hope...
• Re: '82 1.6L Diesel Oil Filler Neck?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:46:37 -0500
  ...dmueller@wack.com> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'm seeking an oil filler neck for an '82 1.6L diesel engine. I was > rear-ended...
• Re: Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 23:43:29 -0700
  ...Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck > Has anyone noticed the change in the size of the neck on oil bottles. > Over a period...
• gas spilling out filler hole when topping off tank
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 17:26:15 EDT
  ...still pukes gas out the filler neck.. any ideas? thanks chris
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:37:05 -0500
  ...secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down >> inside >> the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between >> finger...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:09:45 -0700
  ...There goes more $$!!! > > The filler and vent hose that runs to the filler neck are sealed well > at that end. As Ken mentioned, the...
• Re: Neat Stuff MVC (Mucho Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:02:29 +1200
  ...filler tube to fit the hole system. > >It Replaces the entire filler opening. > >Prices are: >Filler Cap with lock 75,00 Euro >Filler neck...
• Re: 1984 vanagon gas tank parts...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:46:51 -0400
  ...pipe.html http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_283/filler_neck.html Mike On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 5:38 PM...
• Re: Rubber hose on fuel filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:29:41 +1000
  ...I can't see mine easily at present, but perhaps the rubber hose (which goes around the top end of the filler neck and...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 13:13:16 -0600
  ...I know this is very easy but never had the need to fill > until now. > > Have you discovered the oil filler neck extension??? It...
• 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...
• Which filler neck seal do I need???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 18:24:09 -0800
  ...Anyway, I crawled under the two vehicles and the filler necks on both look to be right around 60mm, so I think 251 201...
• Re: New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:20:48 -0500
  Wait! My filler neck is plastic. Does that mean that it is a 50mm neck? Seems to be closer to 50mm 1/3 down...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:04:00 -0800
  There is a replacement filler neck in metal- but you have to go to the early gas tank with the big hole. Air-cooleds...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:53:03 -0800
  ...secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down inside > > the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger...
• Re: Gas/fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:05:58 -0800
  ...yours has a large metal filler neck, which can be a real pain to get back in where the small screws are at the...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:49:46 -0500
  ...I always use the telescoping feature of the oil filler AND a long funnel. After adding oil, I wipe the funnel, plug it at...
• Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 22:23:52 -0400
  ...neck *on the tank* is in the same place, but the filler on the body changed between those years. The '79 had the filler...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:19:59 -0800
  ...Boy did I cuss that oil filler neck. Rob becida@comcast.net '87 Wolfsburg Vanagon in western WA
• Gas filler question
  Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 11:51:08 -0700
  ...I understand that the filler necks were redesigned at some point to prevent this. Was this in 86? I want to swap out mine...
• WTB 2WD Expansion tank and filler neck
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:02:37 -0500
  Subject line says it all. Must be in very good condition. Thanks, Chris
• Fuel filler tube issues
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 10:20:36 -0400
  ...Anyway, The neck of my filler tube is all metal at the top where it gets screwed into the trim ring. It is crimped...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:51:03 -0600
  ...secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down >>> inside >>> the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between >>> finger...
• FS: late model filler necks w/ float ball to prevent fuel backwash at the pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 2008 01:06:23 EDT
  ...i have the later model vanagon fuel filler necks w/ float ball that prevent fuel backwash. these were standard on '88-'91 vanagons. i...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:40:30 -0500
  ...Up until about about a year agao - maybe a little bit more - all bottles had necks that would fit right down into the filler...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:45:15 -0800
  re So early and later MY fill pipe both use the same boot (seal) at gas cap end? the two filler necks are entirely...
• vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 01:54:20 EDT
  ok..yesterday i took a lister's advice and swapped out the filler neck on my 84... thinking the vent tube was clogged or...
• Re: fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 13:54:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...I also would like to know if it is normal, or whether I >have a leak in the filler neck or something. Also happens...
• Re: New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:37:48 -0700
  ...On 9/18/2013 7:20 PM, George Laubach wrote: > Wait! My filler neck is plastic. Does that mean that it is a 50mm...
• Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 09:40:34 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/mbw2nmc My amateur skills aside, (aligning the large type filler neck is a small pita), the filler neck hole in my...
• 70mm to 50mm fuel tank conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 08:43:00 -0500
  ...The 50mm grommet, 50mm filler neck, breather tube and 50mm grommet to body. Is it possible to do it? Or should i just get...
• 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
• Re: gas tank question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 14:08:28 -0500
  > is the vanagon gas tank compatible from '80-'91 The filler neck changed around '85, so you'd have to swap the neck and...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jan 2009 (#2009-55)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:52:28 -0800
  ...once the telescoping filler neck is out, and plastic oil bottle spout is in, I use the bottle to push the filler neck back...
• Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:25:45 -0500
  ...I now use the "filler with the flexible neck," to fill from the inside, since it has a valve to shut it off. David...
• Re: Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 May 2005 05:55:03 -0500
  ...have gone to a bigger neck on those > plastic oil bottles. And they no longer go into the filler tube on the > Vanagon. Really...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:56:20 -0800
  ...secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down > inside > > > the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger...
• Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:13:05 -0700
  ...There goes more $$!!! > > The filler and vent hose that runs to the filler neck are sealed well > at that end. As Ken mentioned, the...
• 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: [vanagon] whats this water tank from??
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 22:06:08 GMT
  I asked a week back, mounts behind the drivers seat, filler neck on top. I passed, as I really want a tank for under...
• 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...
• fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 23:02:03 -0500
  ...I also would like to know if it is normal, or whether I >have a leak in the filler neck or something. Also happens...
• Re: Same tank for turbo diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 16:37:17 -0400
  ...The filler neck is different. I'm not sure about the tank. Even if they are different, though, adapting a gas tank to diesel...
• Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - RP
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:45:10 -0800
  ...Someone has cut (nice clean cut) my fuel filler neck hose. So I know I need to replace my gas cap and fuel filler...