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• New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:29:39 +0000
  ...Do I need to source a newer (used) 50mm filler neck? I plan to order a new level sender. I resealed my old tank...
• Re: Gas tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:02:28 -0500
  ...leak! yay! Under the heading "What could possibly go wrong?" 1) filler neck had a rust hole. fixed with epoxy paste 2) when popping...
• Re: Gas tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:21:30 -0500
  ...Filler neck grommet is about $13, be careful I think there are two sizes depending on year. Tank is fairly easy to drop by...
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 18:20:05 +0100
  ...The filler neck goes through > a rubber sleeve into the tank, and will separate easily. You only need to > undo the two 13mm bolts...
• Re: Fuel leaks/smell
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 07:30:44 -0000
  ...I see the filler neck leaks towards > the opening, so that needs replacement or repair. However, even after driving > for a couple of hours...
• Re: Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 22:26:03 -0500
  ...coming along nice! However, I need some suggestions for a filler neck, filler cap system that would work with the larger Diesel pump nozzles...
• 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: SA 20 gallon gas tanks
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 22:37:49 -0700
  ...need >>to find out which filler the tanks will be compatible with (maybe just best >to >>get a neck with the tank and tack...
• Excessive fuel tank pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:02 -0400
  ...The engine/ trans and fuel tank were removed and all fuel lines, grommets, rollover vents, seals were replaced along with fuel filler neck, fuel...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:54:42 -0400
  ...What has happened to the filler neck? I can't imagine something failing on it. Did it get hit with something? Roman Haag aka...
• coolant reservoir repair
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 07:15:42 -0700
  ...This replacement now has a crack along the neck at base of the filler. What would folks recommend using for a temporary fix? jb...
• 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: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:15:50 -0800
  Here you go, the factory adapter seal version to use the smaller later filler neck with larger early size tank hole. http://www.busdepot...
• Re: [vanagon] 80-87 van burping gas all over the side when filling up? heres ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:46:27 EST
  ...i put the 88-91 style filler neck w/ float ball on my 84.. chris
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:26:06 -0400
  ...Remember, depending on year the filler neck grommet is different sizes. I got the filler neck, 3 grommets, fuel sender gasket and cross-over...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:51:28 -0500
  ...Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension. > > <<Well if you guys just have to have a funnel to get that oil in you...
• Re: 1988 Westy - fuel leaks upon fill up
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:11:36 -0400
  ...look You will see where the vent tube comes off the filler neck and follow it Good luck Cory Sammons 84 Westy 99 New...
• Re: Fuel Filler Tube Question about BD part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 May 2012 15:42:32 -0700
  ...this is a feature of current new filler necks ? original ones don't seem to have anything like that. I just had one in...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:38:42 -0700
  ...Either that or a whole early style metal filler neck with all the small parts to go with it. I might have a very...
• Re: Gas filler question
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:08:50 -0600
  ...Gas filler question > > > > I have an 84 GL, and everytime I fill her up, she spits at me. I > understand > > that the filler necks...
• Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:24:40 -0400
  ...I thought you were talking about the Fuel Neck Filler :rolleyes: Roman On Mar 15, 2017, at 8:07 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI...
• Re: misc
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 13:28:58 CDT
  ...He says the next thing to check is the filler neck. Anyone >have this problem and know a solution? you could take off the...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Fri, 13 May 2005 08:33:33 -0700
  ...The long neck of these bottles is perfect for pouring into the filler neck without spilling. Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright...
• Many Questions
  Historical mailing list - "Mc Connon James (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 09:48:35 -0800
  ...converter or unleaded adapter on the fuel filler neck but was sold and carries an American spec. VIN number .I'll be attempting to...
• : does your van spew gas all over the side from the filler neck when u
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 23:03:42 -0500
  I've got an 88 that spews gas. Am I short a ball? ;) Seriously, everytime I fill up I get the big kickback of...
• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:35:06 -0500
  ...One of the tricky parts was removing the filler neck. I’m lucky that Dennis mentioned it and told me how to remove the...
• oil filler neck extension
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 21:33:07 -0400
  ...anyway, to see if you have one of these, open the oil filler cap, look just above(ie. nearer to you) the threads of...
• Re: JB weld on coolant expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 2 May 2003 00:35:42 -0500
  ...tube coming off the neck of the tank , the hose that leads from the expansion tank to the filler tank fits over this tube...
• Re: replacing fuel tank - Using different filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:27:57 -0700
  ...251 201 139 70x57.5 (1980 Only) 251 201 139 A 50x37 (86-91, some 84-85s depending on tank/filler installed) (Airhead/VWG...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:48:32 -0600
  ...For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret > > > "Mark A Kippert" <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM> said: >> >> Anybody remember how long it's been since oil...
• carbon cannister baywindow busses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 May 1996 21:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...So far, I've checked ALL fuel lines, and the filler neck, and the bus is not running too rich. Any thoughts? Paul '79...
• How do you get the restrictor out of the fuel filler nozzel?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 23:14:55 -0700
  ...It looks as though the restrictor will just pop out of there IF I can get the darn end of the filler neck for...
• Expansion tank level; was RE: temp light blinking.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:58:36 -0700
  --snip-- Levels still full pressure tank , high as in up to filler cap in filling reservoir --snip-- This reminds me of a question I...
• gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 16 Apr 96 19:50:35 EDT
  ...General consensus is to pry off that circular plate and see if the filler neck gets wet when I slosh the gas around in...
• Re: Water in fuel. (85 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:26:43 -0500
  ...where the fuel filler neck enters the tank. Finally ... where the lines enter the top of the tank via grommets and, so as not...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:27:47 +0000
  ...cut) my fuel filler neck > hose. > So I know I need to replace my gas cap and fuel filler > neck hose, but what else...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:42:51 -0800
  ...go, the factory adapter seal version to use the smaller later > filler neck with larger early size tank hole. > > http://www.busdepot.com/details...
• Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2010 17:03:21 -0600
  ...Not sure where it came from but I put it on the OUTSIDE of the filler neck and screwed the cap on....Does it...
• 80-87 van burping gas all over the side when filling up? heres the solution
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 11:00:05 EST
  ...get the 88-91 filler neck w/ shutoff float ball.. heres one.. not mine.. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=195304...
• Re: FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:10:24 -0600
  ...Is that doable your way? Also filler neck seal. > > > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:26 AM Mbob1950 <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> I...
• Re: Leaking Gas Tank and Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - s2
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:16:59 -0800
  ...Also check the hose clamp that keeps the filler pipe on the filler neck. Seal them with a good sealant. I don't know...
• Who has a fuel line replacement kit?
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:02:57 PDT
  ...Tee's, fittings, hose, seals for the fuel filler neck, etc.? How much and when can you get this to me? This is for...
• fill up overfill
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 17:20:13 -0400
  Does anyone out there have a problem with gasoline pouring out of the filler neck before the gas station pump automatically shuts off? I...
• Blown hose
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:41:20 -0700
  ...I had to remove the oil filler neck in order to remove this darned hose, which means that I had to drain the oil...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:47:59 -0700
  ...No mention of filler neck connection that I found. Kim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd P Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:09:46 -0500
  ...filler neck. > > I had a peek down there and it seems like the vent lines from the fuel > expansion tank and the filler pipe...
• Gas Tank Conversion - step 1
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 22:39:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...So I cut the end of the filler neck on the early tank and the one off the new tank, and MIG welded the...
• '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 14:31:50 EDT
  ...filler neck looks like a type 1, type 1 cap fits but not sure about venting situation. also, I've checked 'Stant' locking gas...
• Re: Re-priming diesel fuel pump:correct procedure?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 22:22:57 -0700
  ...shop compressor) with a rag and holding that in the fuel filler neck. That usually helps. good luck -Steve 90 Syncro Westy ____________________________________________________________________ For the...
• Re: fill up overfill
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:57:16 -0700
  ...Neil '87 Vanagon >Does anyone out there have a problem with gasoline pouring out of the >filler neck before the gas station pump automatically...
• Re: Gas smell from front...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 09:06:36 -0600
  ...I am now going to examine the inside of the filler area where the filler neck goes through the body. jimt On 7/27...
• Fuel Injection Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 08:16:53 -0800
  ...The rubber seal at the dipstick and consider adding a hose clamp where the plastic oil filler neck slips over the metal oil filler...
• Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank on 77
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 19:34:16 -0800
  ...We tried BusBoys today and they had the rubber boot at the top of the filler neck (that part going to The Bug Shop...
• Re: changing transmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:06:38 -0700
  ...Long necked funnel (about 30" long in total, with flexible neck), inserted in filler hole, then wrapped around top of trans to place top...
• Re: windshield washer reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:27:57 -0600
  Jeff There is a LargeRubberGrommet where the FillerNeck fits into the MainBody of the Tank & they Get Old&Loose so when you fill the...
• Re: Re.Spillage when filling the gas
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:34:08 -1000
  > Difficulty in filling the tank,slow filling or spillage out the neck > is not in any way an inherant problem with the VW filler...
• 87 Vanagon GL Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Patrick & Stephanie Harris
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 17:53:34 -0700
  ...Wondering if the tanks have a known problem of rusting up top or the filler neck coming undone. I need to run the tank...
• Re: Remove the gas, er...diesel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 14:23:31 +0100
  ...You must fit new seals when replacing the filler tube or tank. There is a very good picture of the diesel tank, filler neck...
• Re: Smokin' 'n' leakin' !
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 12:52:45 -0700
  ...let warm up, >and watch for oil leaks out of OIL FILLER NECK. >If you need any more detailed instructions, don't hesitate to...
• Re: fill up overfill
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 17:24:09 -0500
  Mark, Is your van a Syncro? There is a recall for Syncro which will put a bigger filler neck to avoid the overfill problem...