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• Re: filler tank key
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 20:33:01 -0500
  ...filler tank key Hello all, I've been trying to figure out how to get the tank filler key out (don't have the...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:20:49 -0500
  I've simply laid my thumb across the 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock position on the filler extension and carefully poured that...
• Re: Water tank refill key?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:54:47 -0700
  ...If the key is missing, the real lock kind can be removed from the filler once the filler is removed completely from the van...
• Question about filler tube (Plus photo of "floaty ball")
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:20:55 -0400
  ...Take a look at http://www.feddishbasses.com/fillerTube.html . Does that end piece come off or does that come up from behind the...
• RV: Pull out oil filler
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:32:32 -0500
  ...Pull out oil filler Fecha: Jueves 9 de Noviembre de 2000 03:48 PM Am I the only one who didn't know that...
• Wanted Fuel Filler Neck Source
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:34:11 -0400
  ...I am the hunt for a fuel filler neck for an 82 aircooled Vanagon, VW part number 251-201-119A (number of of my...
• Welding 101 (long)
  Historical mailing list
  27 Nov 96 07:49:09 PST
  ...Most common braze filler materials are is brass, bronze, & aluminum. Soldering: Same as brazing, but with a filler material below 450degC (840degF), usually using...
• Anyone have a Westy utility hook-up for the filler tank?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 15:31:18 -0800
  ...for the power and City water...all I need is the filler hook-up for the tank...I still have the locking cap. Anyone...
• Re: Filling water tank when no hose is available (GoWesty connector)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:28:05 -0500
  ...I have one of those "filler nozzles," mine bought from an RV supply store. I would like someone to show me or otherwise instruct...
• Re: Help with Camper LP Filler Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:06:04 -0800
  ...Help with Camper LP Filler Valve >I have a customer that is living out of his '88 Westie right now. He says >that the...
• Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:16:46 -0500
  ...The two vertical pieces that are 3/4" wide do not seam to accomodate the 1/4" filler piece that is supposed to be...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:51:03 -0600
  ...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: key to locking water filler
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 00:49:44 -0500
  If your '82Westy still has the original older-style filler, with the locking cap rather than the locking cover, there are 34 different key...
• Re: oil for turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:15:14 -0700
  ...My dispstick goes > in a holde in the middle of the oil filler cap. > There must be a seal > that I am missing because...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 23:00:08 -0500
  ...The filler tube doesn't fit any of the > widemouth > oil bottles with which Mobil 1 comes. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:11:02 -0400
  ...OR, has someone got their own design for a nifty > gap > > filler? > > Spencer > > >
• Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:35:51 -0500
  Hi All, So, I was filling the tank today when all of the sudden I noticed gas spilling out from underneath the filler neck...
• leaking oil at filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:09:32 -0500
  My motor is leaking oil (just a drop or two on the floor in the garage) where the filler tube meets the case. Looks...
• Re: front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:37:02 -0800
  ...You need to pull the filler before you drop the tank. After the 3 screws come out you rotate the filler hole part a...
• Need a rear bumper filler
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kote
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:41:53 -0800
  Hoping someone can help me find�a rear bumper filler for a 90 Westy.� It is about 1" inch wide and over a foot...
• Re: ISO: Fuel filler hose, syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 19:48:10 EST
  In a message dated 11/25/02 1:28:33 PM, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << The filler hose (1 5/8" ID) . . . . . . Ideas? >> Matthew...
• Re: Oil Filler Mods/Question on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:31:31 -0600
  ...YMMV DM&FS At 01:54 PM 1/11/2008, Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: >Well, the oil filler tube is metal right ? >Plan ole...
• New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 01:29:39 +0000
  ...I just received my "subject" today in the mail...a 50mm inlet at the fuel filler inlet and 12mm exit to fuel pump. Wanting...
• Re: new owner - dumb question!
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 16:32:12 +0000
  ...that's the filler. have fun. Tony '87 GL Jim Sandahl wrote: > I just bought an '87 Vanagon GL last week. I love it...
• Click on this link for pic- power steering belt wear on your oil filler tube!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 15:19:29 -0700
  Fellow Syncronauts! Have you had power steering belt wear on your oil filler tube?? Please click on this link (or paste into your browser...
• Questions on Camper
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sun, 11 May 2003 16:36:07 EDT
  ...Do I have to unscrew something? I did find the filler for the winshield washer reservoir. Does anyone have a spare key for the...
• Re: Gas/fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:10:35 -0600
  I have the small plastic filler neck installed at the moment with its grommet weather stripping adhesive sealing it to the large grommet in...
• Re: Gas Smell: Flange to Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 09:01:26 -0800
  Patrick Flynn wrote: > > My 75 Campmobile smells of gas when full and I recently checked the > flange/seal to the filler tube and have...
• 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: Remove the gas, er...diesel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 14:23:31 +0100
  Hi Rachel, The filler tube is a push fit into a rubber seal in the side of the tank. The seal will have stiffened...
• Re: oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 18:39:28 -0600
  On 4/6/05 18:26, "jake beaulieu" <jbeaulie@ND.EDU> wrote: > Hey, > > Anyone out there have a good oil filler tube for an...
• Re: [vanagon] whats this water tank from??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 19:43:20 EST
  ...Maybe I should get it, > and re-mount a filler and vent! > > John > > i think its from that '80 ASI camper rudi parted out...
• Gas Tank Filler Neck Parts
  Historical mailing list - Wray McDonnell 604-861-7201 Fax 604-861-7490
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 21:46:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1) The rubber piece that connects the tank filler neck to the outside cap area, and 2) the rubber piece of hose that connects...
• oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 14:53:05 -0500
  ...oil filler tube Todd and the list, What part of the oil filler tube went? Is it common for this part to break and...
• Re: what is it?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 18:42:47 +0200
  ...what is it? > Thanks for your replies, I'm not talking about the windshield washer > reservoir filler...this is a much smaller tube behind...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-746)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Small
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 09:13:08 -0700
  ...Spillage when filling the gas Spill out of the filler pipe (2WD) --> replace the filler pipe with the lastest version. It got a small...
• 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 01:51:17 -0400
  ...This tank is designed for the 68 mm fuel filler grommet for use with the 58 mm fuel filler tube. I noticed that the...
• Re: engine removal/swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:50:08 -0500
  S scratch what I said about the oil filler tube - Scott is far far more knowledgeable than I am. Still - that is the way...
• Fuel Filler Sizes (gripe)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 14:40:10 EDT
  On the subject of fuel filler nozzles, my local (and regular) gas station hasjust changed thier pumps to fufill Virginias new fuel vapor legislation...
• Re: Oil leak at filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 08:38:12 -0500
  ...It looks like my leak (slight) is it the union of the plastic portion of the filler tube and the metal portion. How do...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:25:09 -0700
  ...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: 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...
• Excessive blowby, Was: Re: need info on plastic oil filler on diesel
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 11:17:23 -0500
  ...need info on plastic oil filler on diesel > > Hi > > I recently purchased a diesel '82 Vanagon with a slight oil leak. The > previous owner...
• Re: Propane filler valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 08:45:04 -0800
  ...05:31 PM 10/30/98 -0600, John Koloen wrote: >The filler valve on my propane tank needs to be replaced. Does anyone know...
• Pull out oil filler
  Historical mailing list - l p
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 16:37:56 -0800
  ...Pull out oil filler |Fecha: Jueves 9 de Noviembre de 2000 03:48 PM | |Am I the only one who didn't know that...
• Need cooling system filler cap for '89 Westy . . .
  Historical mailing list - Peter J Buehler
  Thu, 13 May 2004 11:15:00 -0400
  Anyone know where I can find a cap for the plastic filler/expansion tank for an '89 vanagon? I bought the van several months...
• Oil leak at the rear of a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 May 2005 02:57:38 -0500
  ...I have an oil leak in the neighborhood of the filler pipe and can't seem to find the source. I don;t think...
• Re: bus stuff
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  16 Apr 96 21:37:03 EDT
  ...The hose I'm speaking of is the more likely of the two (the other being the filler neck hose) to cause the gas...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 May 2006 22:33:20 -0700
  On 5/30/06, Stephen Overmyer <S.OVERMYER@uws.edu.au> wrote: > > > BenT, > > My RHD 2WD T3 has the fuel filler on the right...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 19:52:57 -0600
  ...Some of the early westy had pol threading inside of the filler. If your talking the little disposables, it again depends on what series...
• 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...
• Re: Bought Westy with no key for water filler receptacle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:21:24 -0600
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > I bought a Westy with no key for water filler receptacle. Is there an > easy cure for filling the reservoir? > > Steve >
• Transmission filler
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 20:26:19 EDT
  ...The filler plug needs the same tool and it is located on the rt side of the transmission, a little forward of the drive...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:35:22 -0400
  ...As I mentioned in the post, removing the trim without adding a filler, is a mistake. There would be no problem in removing the...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 20:04:24 -0700
  ...It has been some years since I had my '86 & I had forgotten what a pain in the butt that filler neck can be...
• 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: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:41:04 -0600
  ...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: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:02:56 -0400
  ...Mine is not, so I > will proceed with somehow raising my tank so the filler holes line up. > Another poster mentioned rotating the neck...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:39:25 -0600
  ...So, to your comment re: "The Gap Filler" ..... let him. Keep your 3 second distance. He's the guy you will be stopping to...
• 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...