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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: Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:16:36 -0800
...Got the old metal style filler pipe. > > You and Mark Drillock suggested the plastic filler neck, but I want to > get this job done...
WANTED : Water filler cover plate and lock wanted
Historical mailing list
Tue, 03 Sep 1996 21:47:33
HELP!!!! I am in need of a water filler cover plate for my 80 westi. For all of you out there that are Volkswagon...
Re: Fw: Name of fuel filler trim thingy majig
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:40:32 -0400
Ryan, Here's a gif of an ETKA page showing the fuel filler housing. The list won't be able to see it, though...
Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:51:19 -0800
...Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger > and thumb and pull and it slides right out, The rest is self evident...
Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:09:33 -0500
...Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger > and thumb and pull and it slides right out, The rest is self evident...
82 Vanagon Oil Filler Grommet Source
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Sun, 17 Nov 2002 09:43:33 -0500
...I am looking for a source for the oil filler grommet, VW part # 070-119-953C for an 82 Vanagon air cooled 2.0L...
Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:51:30 +0000
My 84 Westy's gas tank filler tube entry is finally about to give up the ghost as years of rusting have finally taken...
Later model fuel filler hose wanted
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:39:50 -0400
Does anybody have one of those later model fuel filler hoses for the Vanagon that has the little floaty ball in them? I’m...
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: Replacing rubber filler neck on '77
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Thu, 12 Oct 95 16:33:32 UT
Bradley I replaced a filler neck hose on my '71 Westy when I had my tank out for repair (leak). The local VW dealer...
transmission/front differential filler bolt removal
Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 14:43:50 -0700
...i can see the filler bolts, but cannot for the life of me find any tool that will remove them. haynes shows some two...
telescoping oil filler tube on 1.9 and 2.1 liter waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:30:29 -0600
Someone mentioned that these vans have a telescoping oil filler tube. Is this true and what is the info on this subject. Thanks Malibu...
Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!! - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:05:01 -0800
...If yours is not, maybe the filler tube is hitting the opening, which would put pressure on it causing it to leak at the...
Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:43:06 -0800
...Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle I bought a Westy with no key for water filler receptacle. Is there an easy...
Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:36:40 -0400
...Any last words before siliconing the filler parts? Yes. Replace with later model parts. Do it right. Cry once. 2012/5/17 B Feddish...
Re: leaking gas filler neck seal
Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:35:53 -0400
...I forgot to loosen off the filler pipe when I tightened up the straps. I reasoned that the current leak was caused by the...
Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:35:04 -0500
---- David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi folks, > > pulling out the oil filler extension tube that the po didn't know about. I don...
gas cap confusion
Historical mailing list - Robert Young
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:20:21 -0700
...The filler tube is up close to the bottom of the gas cap on the 83 and later years it's further away. So...
Re: Westy water tank key
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:51:12 -0600
No it is NOT true that the key for the tank filler is universal, if you have the older style filler that uses the...
Re: Fuel filler tube issues
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:06:55 -0400
...Fuel filler tube issues OK. Not getting any feedback on this issue. Only another question: Does anyone know if the floaty ball end piece...
Re: Oil Filler Neck
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:38:36 EST
In a message dated 3/11/01 7:00:52 PM, groch@WORLDCHAT.COM writes: << There is a crack in my oil filler neck...
Re: fuel line/filler/tank/seal shopping list?
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Fri, 2 May 2003 09:01:06 -0400
---------------------- Anyone have a "shopping list" for everything I would need to replace all seals, hoses, clamps from the fuel filler on back to the...
WTB: Oil filler extender thingy for 1.9l (84)
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 06:41:10 -0700
...PO removed the oil filler extender -- the inside part. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
1983 Westy Propane Tank Question
Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:57:01 -0400
...Now here is where the disaster struck - he could not get the filler nozzle off because the Westy's filler valve got stuck open...
Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
Historical mailing list
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:29 EST
...Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger > > and thumb and pull and it slides right out, The rest is self evident...
Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:37:05 -0500
...Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between >> finger >> and thumb and pull and it slides right out, The rest is self evident...
Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 1 Apr 2009 12:55:00 -0700
...I'm missing the plastic cover that goes over the washer fluid filler tube on the inside right rear panel on a Vanagon. anyone...
Looking for propane filler valve
Historical mailing list - John Koloen
Fri, 28 May 1999 17:42:54 -0500
I'm looking for a filler valve that will work with an original propane tank from a '87 Westy. Thanks. ** Please remove NOSPAM from...
Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry and EASY GAS CAP FIX
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:19:09 -0700
Sam The filler can be easily replaced with another used one. Your cap will fit and there wont be a problem. GAS CAPS!!!! EASY...
Re: Rubber hose on fuel filler neck
Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:29:41 +1000
...NOW I know what ETKA is!! It isn't the vent, it's part of the main filler tube assembly. Mine's a petrol...
tank filler key
Historical mailing list - Jeff Gellman
Tue, 4 May 2004 16:05:53 -0400
hello everyone does anyone have an extra tank filler key..i just bought a 89 vanagon westy and it did not come with one...
'82 1.6L Diesel Oil Filler Neck?
Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:13:04 -0700
Hi Folks, I'm seeking an oil filler neck for an '82 1.6L diesel engine. I was rear-ended and the fillter nick...
Re: Vanagon Oil Filler
Historical mailing list
Tue, 05 Nov 96 13:54:14 -0400
I just use the filler cap on its side to wedge open the license plate flap by inserting it in the hinged area while...
Re: Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Mon, 21 May 2012 14:51:41 -0400
If you been following my thread I'm having a similar problem though mine is happening up at the filler neck area. If all...
Re: 84 gas tank to 87
Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
Wed, 28 May 2008 22:35:30 -0700
...OR.............a more slender ( looks lilke 2 and 2/3 inches ) black plastic filler neck. I think I've seen some 84's with...
Re: 2nd fuel fill on Wolfsburg Edition?
Historical mailing list - BenT
Mon, 1 May 2017 14:32:22 -0700
People with 2wd cannot have a filler in the same spot. That's exactly why I asked a vendor in South Africa to build...
Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 17 May 2012 08:16:50 -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...
diesel: plugging the oil filler tube
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:22:36 -0500
...I have close off the hole where the oil filler tub was from the previous application. What have you used to do this? Bradley...
diesel: plugging the oil filler tube
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:22:36 -0500
...I have close off the hole where the oil filler tub was from the previous application. What have you used to do this? Bradley...
WTB Oil Filler Tube for AC Project
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:02:17 -0400
Volks, I'm looking for an oil filler tube, black plastic tube, cap, and extension for a Federal (or CA) 2.0l air-cooled...
Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:42 -0400
...Any last words before siliconing the filler parts? Just in case it wasn't asked or looked at, but how old is the gas...
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: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:57:35 -0700
...2.1 L Oil filler tube needed > ---- David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> Hi folks, >> >> pulling out the oil filler extension tube that the...
Re: 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:52:36 -0400
...Take the oil filler cap off. Look at the top of the tube. See that there is an inner diameter tube snugged down on...
Re: Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Wed, 23 May 2012 07:14:25 -0400
>> the metal flange with the filler flap in it does NOT remove from the >> neck. where did you get that filler neck? looks awfully...
When did Westy have plastic key for water tank filler?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 03:01:09 EDT
...When did Westys come with the plastic key and filler "chute" set up and is one preferable to the other for those who have...
Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:10:51 -0800
...hand drive models, what side of the van is the filler? Is the > filler always on the right side? If so, in this case...
Oil Filler Tube
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 15:25:45 -0600
...The oil filler tube is a telescoping tube that can be pulled out and extended to provide ease of access for adding oil. If...
oil filler tube top nut
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:13:31 -0500
Volks, Can anyone enlighten me as to the best way to tighten the upper nut on the oil filler tube, where the tube bolts...
Re: transmission filler bolt--where?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 15:37:39 -0500
...That has a good picture of the filler plug. It also shows where the codes are. The codes themselves are on page 2. I...
Replacing Gas Tank Filler Gasket
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 15:48:07 -0400
...The rubber donut gasket on the gas tank where the filler pipe enters the tank is leaking. My van is a syncro so the...
Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:53:03 -0800
...Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger > > and thumb and pull and it slides right out, The rest is self evident...
Re: Fuel filler tube issues
Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:53:28 -0400
...Does anyone know if the floaty ball end piece can be removed from the end and installed on filler tube made pre 1988? Specifically...
Re: Wrench Size Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Jeff and Tamara Nelson
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:30:40 -0700
...It's a good idea to remove the filler plug before the drain plug in case you run into trouble... JN Chad wrote: > > What...
Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:49:03 -0500
...Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between finger > > and thumb and pull and it slides right out, The rest is self evident...
Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:38:42 -0700
...Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry My 84 Westy's gas tank filler tube entry is finally about to give up the ghost as years...
Re: Looking for rubber filler tube neck for gas tank (and oil cap gasket)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:56:07 EDT
i have the 88-'91 style filler neck w/ the float ball at the end for sale. ..keeps gas from spewing out the side...
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
...The '79 had the filler perpendicular to and flush with the body, the '73 has the filler behind a door and vertical. I don...