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Fuel tank fun! -->need part!
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Fri, 19 Aug 2005 15:02:07 -0400
...FWIW, none of the fuel lines or bushings on the gas tank appeared to be in bad repair...thanks to the person who earlier...
HORROR STORY
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:24:30 -0600
...I agreed if he would install a gel-coated tank and replace all of the vent lines and fuel lines and grommets. The loaner...
Re: 81 Westy- gas tank full o'schmutz - LONG
Historical mailing list - KW
Thu, 23 Oct 1997 22:14:18 -0600
...You're replacing all those bizarre fuel vent lines and gaskets anyway right?? I took the tank to a tank repair shop, they couldn...
Re: Fuel Line size question, Hose Size
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:01:35 -0500
...The Shaws wrote: > I removed my fuel tank yesterday and found some of the ventilation fuel > lines in bad shape so I am going...
Re: fuel tank clogged
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:34:00 -0500
...fuel pump and no change in symptoms. So, I need to pull my tank and clean it out and reseal it (the vent lines...
is return to tank high pressure line?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 23:00:34 EDT
...I'm in the midst of replacing the vent lines on top of the tank with the kit from Ken at VanAgain. It's...
the 'other' fuel lines
Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:29:16 +0000
...to know for sure about the 'other' fuel lines...including the ones to the plastic vent tanks also. Do these ever contribute to the...
Re: Gas Smell
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:59:22 -0500
...fuel tank have rotted out, thus venting the tank to the atmosphere from openings where it shouldn't. If it is a fuel tank...
Re: Strange problem after 30 mins of running
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:46:39 -0400
...So they had a local shop (not us) replace the fuel lines on the top of the gas tank. However after the gas tank...
Re: Gas to diesel fuel tank changes?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 15 Sep 2001 08:12:21 -0400
Dear Shawn, Yeah, you can simply drop the cannisters and plug the lines -- diesel fuel isn't as volatile and thus is exempt from...
gas smell
Historical mailing list
Thu, 25 Jul 96 18:58:02 CDT
...the vent lines above the tank. At various locations those metal lines are connected to each other by 3 inch long rubber fuel hoses...
Strange problem after 30 mins of running
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:41:46 -0400
...So they had a local shop (not us) replace the fuel lines on the top of the gas tank. However after the gas tank...
Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:35:15 -0700
...to plastic hose on the vent lines ? !!!! and that cross over plastic pipe looks like standard 7mm OD fuel line If using some plastic...
Re: gasoline odor
Historical mailing list - Tony
Sat, 28 Jul 2001 13:38:15 -0700
...fuel tank vent lines. > The grommets get old & > the plastic line accross the tank sometimes breaks. > I had real bad lines. > Droped the tank...
Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Aug 1996 17:11:52 -0400
...tank and the vent lines end at the top as well.When you pressurize the tank you could squirt soap solution around the vent...
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: Odometer
Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
Sun, 12 Nov 1995 19:26:34 -0600 (CST)
...Make sure to disconnect ALL of the gas lines, return lines, and all of the vent lines. You might want to also replace the...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 14:55:04 -0400
...If you have the original tank you are also plagued with the smaller tank outlet. Make sure all the fuel lines in the engine...
Re: mystery hose (FUEL TANK)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Feb 1997 19:41:13 +0000
Jim wanted to know, I think everyone could use the advice. (clamps on fuel tank vent lines) > clamps, expecting a "simple job", and then...
82 Westy for Sale
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:20:32 -0700
...tube seals, all small vacuum lines, fuel tank sender, vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs, wires, Pertronix, air filter...
Re: Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:02:55 -0500
...water was probably the vent lines on the top of > the tank - - apparently they are held into the tank by a rubber > grommet of...
Re: Fuel sender free - same deal in Fremont, CA
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 18:25:46 -0800
...When replacing the vent lines on top of my fuel tank I got a new fuel level sender thinking my old one was inaccurate...
Re: Metal fuel lines was: vendors, show us your hoses (was: VW Fires)
Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:01:43 -0400
...with aluminum fuel > line, and a vented gas tank. > > so you guys think i'll be dealin with vapor lock? > > anyway, what exactly is...
Re: fuel tank crossover...
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:10:34 -0700
...syphoned the remaining fuel out of the tank. Then its just a matter of removing and replacing the vent lines and re-installing the...
Black Vapor and Rattle
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Fri, 7 Nov 2014 19:40:26 -0500
...Fuel tank resealed and new fuel lines run. Coolant lines replaced as well. A few hundred miles after rebuild I developed a chronic excessive...
Re: Replacing copper propane lines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:28:20 -0400
...With propane the tank will eventually empty. A main reason we only have a 2.5 gallon tank. Now, appliance venting is a completely...
FS - 81 Westy East Coast
Historical mailing list - John
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:25:53 GMT
...rubber lines & some steel lines replaced, new rear wheel cylinders, front calipers. Gas tank, painted, sender and all vent lines and seals replaced. New...
Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:56:03 -0600
I Had to replace a bunch of fuel line on my '80 at the tank. You should probably replace the vinyl vent pieces and...
Re: Gas smell from front...
Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:39:15 -0400
...rear, and > thankfully just re-did fuel lines back there in Feb) And its primarily > after the tank is full... > > I cannot see any...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 18:15:59 -0800
...fuel lines all the way to the tank and get rid of the plastic firewall fuel line coupler. Closely inspect the fuel lines regularly...
Fuel lines changed - thanks Ben!
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:01:40 +0000
...my fuel lines and also, finally, installed new vent lines, cross-over tube and grommets on the fuel tank and plastic tanks as well...
Re: Don't top off gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 19:09:41 -0400
...tank (not > as essential as on a gasser) to get another gallon or two. > > I have now replaced the flex fuel/vent lines on...
Re: Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:23:23 -0400
...vent lines on my 81 > > Westy's fuel tank. I am looking for a source for two parts: > > - The grommet on the two vent...
Re: fuel tank vent lines
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:25:34 -0500
...12px">any body replace the fuel lines to the overflow tanks without removing the tank.<BR>I have leaking lines but nothing else.<BR...
Re: Strange problem after 30 mins of running
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:40:09 -0700
...So they had a local shop (not us) > replace the fuel lines on the top of the gas tank. However after the gas > tank...
Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 02:24:18 +0000
Finished up the fuel tank job today, dropped the tank and replaced the vent lines,grommets, etc. Jumped in the van, cycled the fuel...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:26:54 -0500
...I've replaced the fuel pump (6 times) ( with know good ones), > the fuel tank, filter, all lines, and even the wiring. > I gave...
Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 11 Nov 2005 13:55:16 -0500
...Fuel tank cross over tube I need to replace the fuel tank vent lines and such on my "new" Vanagon - I noticed all the...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:05:04 -0700
...Mark J Stewart wrote: > Finished up the fuel tank job today, dropped the tank and replaced the vent lines,grommets, etc. Jumped in the...
Re: Engine stalling at high speed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:28:56 -0400
...Engine stalling at high speed Did this start after the fuel tank replacement? What about the possibility of pinched vent lines restricting fuel? A...
Re: Strange problem after 30 mins of running
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:24:26 -0500
...So they had a local shop (not us) > replace the fuel lines on the top of the gas tank. However after the gas > tank...
Re: At the pump fueling issue - solved
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:54:40 -0500
...the tank, crossover line goes up and over the coolent lines, etc. > > > > > I reached in to check the crossover and the vent lines and...
Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 22 May 2007 23:27:48 +0000
...Breather Lines to Top of Gas Tank (3 Required), 1980 > to 1991 $1.75 > > 251-201-311A Valve, Vent for Gas Tank, 1980 to...
Re: ??Syncro Fuel Leaks??
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 14:32:28 -0400
...There is a whole lot of stuff crammed in there, including what looks to me like vent lines from the fuel tank, but maybe...
Re: Gas Tank Hoses
Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:43:44 -0500
I would hesitate to remove the lines that goes to the expansion tanks on each side. You may have an overflow following expansion after...
Re: Propane Tank. Shut Off Valve Won't Close?
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:28:10 -0500
...at > minimum, I hope I can find someone to vent remaining fuel from the > tank. > > That valve sees likely higher than normal use. BC...
Re: Removing/cleaning fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 13 May 2002 00:40:29 -0700
...lower it down halfway, unplug the gauge sender wire, the vent lines and it's free. WHile the tank is out you now have...
Re: 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 15:18:52 -0400
...I believe gas tank maintainence should be considered a routine check upon buying a new Vanagon, just like replacement of all the fuel lines...
Followup: sucking gas tank...
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 11:31:03 -0500
...Four of the vent lines on the tank go to the expansion tanks - two from the left and right rear metal vent tubes and...
Re: Strange Engine Noise 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:04:59 -0500
...tube and the fuel expansion tank gravity vent valve grommets. And of course if your 85 has the original fuel lines, all of those...
Re: Reassembly has begun
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:05:15 -0700
...You most likely have a > problem with one of the vent tubes on top of the tank. Not only should the > system hold fuel...
82 Westy for sale (again)
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:53:20 -0800
...tube seals, all small vacuum lines, fuel tank sender, vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs, wires, Pertronix, air filter...
Re: Black Vapor and Rattle
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Sat, 8 Nov 2014 06:27:17 -0500
...Fuel tank resealed and new fuel lines run. Coolant lines replaced as well. A few hundred miles after rebuild I developed a chronic excessive...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 5 Dec 2014 15:41:40 -0800
...Remove the fuel cap and see if the fuel pump quietens down. If it > does, > > > the > > > > vent lines/evaporative canister lines are blocked or...
Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:00:52 -0500
...Fuel tank cross over tube I need to replace the fuel tank vent lines and such on my "new" Vanagon - I noticed all the...
Thanks Mike Collum!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:39:53 +0000
In addition to dropping my fuel tank this week to replace the vent lines, and flushing the cooling system and putting in new coolant...
Re: fuel tank leak...
Historical mailing list - John Hung
Fri, 29 Aug 1997 09:53:30 -0500
...But there are several vents,lines, etc on top of the vanagon gas tank. I had a similar problem when I bought my vanagon...
Re: Don't top off gas tanks
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:22:41 -0400
...tank (not > > as essential as on a gasser) to get another gallon or two. > > > > I have now replaced the flex fuel/vent lines on...
Re: At the pump fueling issue - solved
Historical mailing list - - Bruce Todd
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:21:37 -0700
...the tank, crossover line goes up and over the coolent lines, etc. > > > > > I reached in to check the crossover and the vent lines and...
FS: 81 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
...rubber & some steel lines replaced, new rear wheel cylinders, front calipers. Gas tank, painted, sender and all vent lines and seals replaced. What it...