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• Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:57:49 -0400
  I have to drop my Diesel tank(was 80 gas) this fall for a trip from NY to FL and back.. think that the...
• Re: Replacement propane tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 00:07:34 -0400
  ...That's why the BBQ tanks have to be recertified every twelve years, and the ASME tanks don't. I wouldn't be at...
• Poor-man's coolant bleed...
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 15:38:16 -0800
  ...and the one >behind your lisc plate (expansion tank) should stay at the max level, below >the cap level...<<<<< > >The tank inside the van...
• Re: Sealing the Gas Tank in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 15 May 2008 11:08:43 -0400
  ...If you want better quality and service, try busdepot, > around the same price, and a Euro brand tank. The POR-15 fuel tank sealer...
• fuel expansion tank hose
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:08:47 +0000
  ...During the process of changing the fuel tank and generally replacing all the fuel lines one of the nipples on my expansion tanks broke...
• haiku/tanka
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 13:15:10 CDT
  ...see tanka; tanka: see haiku. :) just out of idle curiosity, how come folks who drive german trucks are writing japanese poetry?? :) just wondering. is...
• LPG-tank maintenance site?
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 11:44:38 +0900
  ...Friend of mine could pour gas into the tank until two weeks ago. But, tank doesn't accept gas now. Where should he examine...
• Re: Extra gas tank for weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:25:04 -0700
  Is your tank smaller than that on a Westy or 7 pass? I can get real close to 300 miles per tank. Perhaps your...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:57:23 -0400
  Actually when liquid propane come out of the bleeder the tank is only 80% full with the required vapor space remaining above the liquid...
• Re: Vanagon fuel tank r&r
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Jan 1995 12:51:04 +0500
  ...Now I >have to track down a used tank, or see if some brave soul welds gas tanks. > >The only change I made in...
• New stock fuel tank problems
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:04:30 -0400
  Bought a new fuel tank from RMMW, and had to do a lot of adapting to make it work. Have one small problem, though...
• Re: Leaking gas tank overflow vents on a '90 GL? Read on...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 15:55:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >Don't know about a 90, but my 86 has two plastic "expansion tanks" which are >connected to the main fuel tank by small...
• Re: Are diesel fuel tanks interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:16:02 -0600
  Make sure you really need a tank. I banged mine in the woods, and it began leaking diesel fuel. People on the list assured...
• Vanagon fuel tank r&r
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 3 Jan 95 12:25:52 EST
  ...Now I have to track down a used tank, or see if some brave soul welds gas tanks. The only change I made in...
• Re: Water/waste tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:06:15 -0700
  hi re I saw this water tank today on the samba, that was apparently made to fit > adventure wagons. > http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
• Re: Fuel filler tube grommet
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:06:10 -0700
  ...get the tank down to 1/4 or less.. jack up the right side of the van to make the level in the tankon...
• MAX out your Propane Capacity / Do propane tanks HAVE to be Cylindrical?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:28:18 -0400
  ...Must a propane tank be cylindrical to hold the gas safely? What kind of PSI do they hold? My scuba tanks are rated for...
• Re: Equaling out Westy L/R weight
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:05:00 -0400
  >One 'solution' for equally out the Westy L/R weight would be to put the water tank on the right >hand side of LHD...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:42:32 -0600
  I have seen that kit, I have wonderd about removing the booster heater and replacing it with another onboard propane tank buy just wondering...
• Re: replacing water tank pump
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 21:45:02 -0400
  The water tank is accessed through the rear storage compartment to the left of the back seat. Two philips screws holding a metal plate...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 15:16:05 -0600
  ...These strips also only work if there is a flow of gas (the boiling effect in the tank). Tested them on my regular tanks...
• Fuel tank filler neck seal.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 12:13:34 -0400
  It's been 15 or so years since resealed the fuel tank. I have the fuel tank reseal kit but do not have a...
• Propane Tank Valve
  Historical mailing list - Robert Johnson
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:17:12 +0000
  Does anyone have any info on a replacement valve (not the fill valve) for the propane tank? I found a company called Manchester Tank...
• Propane Madness
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 May 94 15:28:40 EDT
  I bought a pressure gague for my propae tank but it isn't really useful so I got an extra propane tank off another...
• Re: Fresh Water Tank mounted under van?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:44:40 -0700
  ...I found this tank: https://www.tank-mart.com/rv-marine-tanks-4/rv-water-tanks/5-gallon-rv-water-tank-1397.html It...
• Re: Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:53:12 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jere Hawn" <jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET> > > I have two propane tanks from my BBQ that have the old valve and since...
• Re: overheating weirdness - expansion tank temporarily going empty
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:33:00 -0400
  >>>>but the EXPANSION TANK would be empty! (the refill tank would be fine).<<<< Are you sure you are talking about the right tank? Refill...
• Re: Propane Tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:32:14 -0700
  ...So ...and ideas what's going on ? A faulty tank somehow ? I would probably tank the tank back off the van and take it...
• Re: Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 14 Jun 2015 21:27:02 -0500
  I am not a wonk, and I have replaced only one tank (actually had it replaced, but Darrell Cook who did my Vanagon work...
• Re: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:02:56 -0400
  ...I meant that my tank fits between the left side to right side cross members. All tanks have a lip that should get within...
• Re: Coolant Explosion - Followup and Response Summary
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 21:30:40 EDT
  ...When you go to bleed the system you just fill the tank, crack the bleed on the rad and pick the tank up until...
• removing gastank supplemental to ken "va87"
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 09:05:02 -0800
  I removed my fuel tank this weekend and thought I might add to ken's very good instructions at vanagain.com. #1, take the...
• Re: LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:18:02 -0700
  ...My 1983 ASI diesel camper has a propane tank from Manchester tank with a built-in level gauge. The gauge is made by the...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up => More possibilities
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:40:58 -0600
  ...I agree with Austin - if you drop the tank, do it all as its a PIA job. Drain the tank by disconnecting the line...
• Grommet install gas tank expansion ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 10:22:51 -0800
  I'm about to replace the gasket on the top of my right-hand fuel expansion tank..84 van. I'm doing this in...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:04:23 -0700
  I just spoke to a mechanic that does certification for tanks used to store gas for propulsion, not fridge/stove. He said the inspection...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 06:02:38 -0700
  ...The catch is the narrow diameter of the westy tank. No other vehicle uses that tank any longer. The smallest asme horizontal tanks normally...
• is return to tank high pressure line?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 23:00:34 EDT
  Hello all-- Is the return line to the gas tank on an 83.5 Westy a high pressure line? I concerned particularly with the...
• Re: Look what came out of the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:27:37 -0400
  Looking at the piece that came out of the tank, it was spot welded, and for some reason, the spot welds have failed. It...
• Coolant expansion tank-help before ordering!
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 00:59:27 -0400
  ...However, my '87 UNDOUBTABLY has the expansion tank listed as coolant expansion tank 83-85, part number 025 121 403A, (picture number 8) It...
• Re: Sick sick sick of diesel Vanagon cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:25:28 +0000
  ...There is no recovery tank , the round tank spits excess coolant out to the ground 2.The tank outlet and hose is inadequate for...
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 28 Feb 95 13:13:31 CST
  On Tue, 28 Feb 95 12:29:29 CST Richard Lamoreaux said: >I seem to have a recurring problem with the coolant expansion tank...
• Doubling Propane Capacity for >$100
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 19:15:45 -0800
  ...of propane, same as the westy tank. I got the tank at Home Depot for $24 (they also sell a 5 lb. tank). The...
• Re: propane tank float question
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 13:51:18 -0700
  ...propane tank float question Hi All, New Mexico has recently passed a law requiring floats on all propane tanks to prevent overfilling. Standard propane...
• Re: Fuel filler tube grommet
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 23:06:05 -0400
  I just today removed the passenger side expansion tank of my parts van and it was not necessary to remove the fuel tank filler...
• Syncro fuel tank issues
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 28 Jun 2014 11:40:57 -0400
  ...They ordered a replacement tank from JC Whitney (I�m nearly positive, it won�t be a syncro tank). Van-cafe�s tank reseal...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:03:00 -0500
  ...tank doesn't appear to have a screen unless one is >built into the "dish" at bottom of tank? > >Images looking inside the tank...
• Stranded in Charlotte MI!
  Historical mailing list - j kulina
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 09:26:24 -0400
  On the way to camp with the family and broke the alternator belt which, I believe flew up and cracked the coolant expansion tank...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:11:08 -0600
  > > I think that Neil is very close to the mark in saying that when the >> welded label rusts off then the tank is failed...
• Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:57 -0400
  The expansion tanks are meant really only for vapors. They still have a valve built in so if the vehicle was to roll over...
• Re: Gas Tank Leak!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:17:57 -0500
  Rey, the best thing to do is to drop the tank and to renew all of the seals and hoses. That way you also...
• Re: fuel tank source
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:10:10 -0500
  There's tons of the tanks on ebay, but I'd trust BD's before any of them. Don't think you'd save...
• Re: a propane tank idea
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:06:11 -0500
  As of April 2002, your BBQ tank will no longer be filled unless it is equipped with the OFP Valve, (Overfill protection Device). Propane...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:02:44 -0700
  ...to refill your tank... the guy has to slam the tank, upside down....OPD valve-first...onto the pavement to free-up a stuck...
• Re: Propane tank Certification.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:33:59 -0700
  ...Propane tank Certification. > Hi Alfred, > > Simply put, the attendant filling your tank did not know his job. Federal > law states that propane tanks mounted...
• Re: Coolant Tank Sensor popped out...how to tighten? Need answer asap.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 05:23:31 -0400
  Usually the tank cracks around the sensor hole. So when the sensor pops out the tank is usually done at that point (unless it...
• Re: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 10:44:29 -0400
  ...I still hope to hear from anyone that has > purchased > >> a new tank and someone who has refurbished an old one. My tank looks...
• collapsible grey water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:56:14 EST
  Hello- A few months back there was discussion of external grey water tanks to hold waste water from the sink of the Westys. Someone...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:15:46 -0400
  On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 3:49 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net>wrote: > If the tank was full, it would weigh well...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:56:46 -0500
  ...If you bought a new tank from Manchester Tank it would come with the float-type shutoff. But regardless, all these tanks (manual shutoff...