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Re: Puzzling water drip
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:46:36 -0700
Mr Squirrel, I had a similar issue and found the leak at the filler tube/tank junction. Water got under the cabinet and it...
Re: Gas tank Questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Mon, 27 Feb 1995 21:22:44 -0800 (PST)
...I'd have a muffler shop make the filler tube tee. A syncro tank should fit, too, but it might be a little cramped...
fuel overflow
Historical mailing list - Don Parce
Wed, 19 Mar 97 12:19:51 -0500
Being a new owner of 85 Westy, I'm surprised that every time I fill it with fuel it overflows out the filler tube...
Oil Filler Tube Needed Urgently!!
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Mon, 15 Nov 1999 17:11:36 -0600
I found a crack in the base of my oil filler tube for my 82 Diesel Westy. When it was torqued down the crack...
Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:34:01 -0800
...fuel tank - not yet installed but would require > > > drilling at stock 2WD filler location > > hum dee dum where did yah get that even better...
Water tank filler...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 08:43:37 -0700
...hose and a funnel, is there supposed to be a special filler specific to the water tank on the camper? I'm talking about...
Re: gas spilling out filler hole when topping off tank
Historical mailing list
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:31:49 EDT
...it could be a clogged vent line or the float ball in the filler neck is damaged its a common problem.
Re: Seattle secrets and an oil filler tube
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Fri, 4 Mar 2005 09:41:22 -0800
...On the oil filler, give Rudi a call at Schaffner Motors in Lynnwood, he might very well have a user part for you, 425...
Re: engine stalls when oil cap is off, is this normal?
Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
Tue, 29 May 2001 21:06:43 -0400
...Put the > filler cap back on and things are more normal. What is this happening > and is it normal for the 1.9? what...
Fuel for Thought - SOLVED
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 16:02:34 -0400
...The leak was at the gasket where the filler pipe meets the gas tank. It was more of a seep than a leak. Why...
Re: Refilling manual transmission fluid
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:16:38 -0400
...The diagram in the bentley had me looking on the TOP of the transmission for the filler. Once I hit google for advice I...
Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Fri, 24 May 2002 16:36:54 -0330
...There are 2 different types >of fillers, taking totally different keys. The later filler, which is all >that is available as a replacement, uses...
Re: New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
Historical mailing list - George Laubach
Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:43:23 -0500
...9/18/2013 7:20 PM, George Laubach wrote: >> Wait! My filler neck is plastic. Does that mean that it is a 50mm neck...
Fuel filler cap stuck
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:56:57 -0800
...Could not get the locking filler cap to budge. Looking at the pictures here: h ttp://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t...
westy gray water jug per David Beierl
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 15:25:16 -0500
...As David mentioned the blitz jug plastic filler tube fits inside the sink drain perfectly. To use just set the jug on the ground...
Re: WTB: Fuel filler tube from 1988-1991 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:38:49 -0400
Disregard now. I've got one on the way!!
Re: self-bleeding coolant? Now: Gas w/o filler
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:37:04 EST
why would you ever want to go to egypt?!?!?
Oil Filler Tube for '81 Luftboxer?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 22 Nov 2003 14:33:26 -0800
Anyone have an unbroken one left from a blown motor? TIA. Jim
Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation Question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:26:17 -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: 2 gas tanks in SA Caravelle?
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:05:43 -0800
I'm interested on the rear panel fillers between the tail lights and license plate. Is there anyway to get these, Mr. Kasper? Hector...
Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 21:29:46 -0400
...Some Ford and GM cars used to have the gas filler behind the license plate. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "The...
Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:10:30 -0500
...It is intended for syncros, fits in the space under the sliding door, uses the stock 2WD filler location and 2WD expansion tank (drivers...
Re: aux fuel tanks
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 10:56:51 -0500
...Need a suggestion for 2WD Auxiliary fuel tank filler neck location I now have my prototype 70L auxiliary fuel tank ready for my TriStar...
Re: Help! Oil filler Tube
Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 07:55:32 -0500
...On Sat, Aug 03, 2002 at 09:09:06AM -0400, 80 Westy Pokey wrote: > The oil filler tube has slipped off my engine (1980...
Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 31 May 2006 10:19:50 +1000
...I never gave it a second thought until this morning that SA vans being RHD might not have the gas filler on the right...
Westy water tank locks/keys
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:19:15 -0600
...To remove it, remove the 4 screws holding the filler to the van. Remove the large hose going to the filler. You can now...
Re: [SPAM] Wahhh!!! The flood gates are open - gas everywhere!!!!
Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:33:07 -0500
...I think I would take the filler tube and vent out first before dropping the tank. There is a big rubber grommet the filler...
Re: Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:31:28 -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...
Question about using a GAS tank in a DIESEL application
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:37:07 -0500
...Gnarlie on the diesel group sent me pictures of the diesel setup�its obvious that my metal filler tube is twice the diameter of...
Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 10:11:49 -0800
...http://tinyurl.com/mbw2nmc My amateur skills aside, (aligning the large type filler neck is a small pita), the filler neck hole in my...
Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:35:22 +0000
...a campground a planned (traveling with grandson) because of a failed filler valve. What's the best place to look for one? What, if...
Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:47:47 -0700
...OR, has someone got their own design for a > nifty > > > gap > > > > filler? > > > > Spencer > > > > > > > > > >
Re: Propane filler valve needed
Historical mailing list - Off White
Sat, 31 Oct 1998 22:33:10 -0800
...After numerous calls to RV places and such, the answer came from my propane supplier, who sold me a regular filler valve, I think...
Propane Valves
Historical mailing list - Ben Zlotkin
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:57:09 -0800
What is the best (retail) source for replacement westy propane filler valves? Specifically in No. Cal. Thanks, Ben
WTB 2WD Expansion tank and filler neck
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Fri, 10 Jan 2003 16:02:37 -0500
Subject line says it all. Must be in very good condition. Thanks, Chris
Re: westy stove burner grate fillers
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:00:52 -0500
...OR, has someone got their own design for a nifty >>> gap >>>> filler? >>>> Spencer >>>> >>> >>
Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Jun 2001 - Special issue (#2001-746)
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:51:53 +0200
...Spillage when filling the gas > > Spill out of the filler pipe (2WD) --> replace the filler pipe with the > lastest version. It got a small...
Re: Body Seam Filler
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:31:01 EDT
...Just no filler in it. I guess the seam is more pronounced. Like a tile floor with no grout between the tiles. Cheers Frank...
fuel tank filler tube removal
Historical mailing list - Patrick & Stephanie Harris
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:44:40 -0700
...I'm a little puzzled as to how to remove the filler tube from the tank. Am I not seeing something I should? Any...
FS: late model filler necks w/ float ball to prevent fuel backwash at the pump
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 May 2008 01:06:23 EDT
...i have the later model vanagon fuel filler necks w/ float ball that prevent fuel backwash. these were standard on '88-'91 vanagons. i...
Re: Puzzling water drip
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:19:17 -0400
...Doesn't make the filler tube and tank take the water any faster, though. Does make it easier to control the flow rate at...
Re: Spillage when filling gas
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Thu, 14 Jun 2001 15:03:56 +1000
...But unless the US-bound 2WD vans had a different filler neck,which I guess IS remotely possible,I wonder what the problem can...
Oil Leak
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 07:57:54 -0800
...Anyway, the area I had that leaked especially sneaky, was the joint between the metal oil filler tube and the plastic oil filler neck...
Re: Tank Replacement due to clogged screen -- why bother?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:20:47 -0500
...When I had the tank out recently I discovered that the end of the filler tube has a little ball-in-a-cage device...
Seem time
Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:45:31 -0400
Hi, I have to redo my seems. What filler is the best for the job? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
Re: fill up overfill
Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
Wed, 23 Sep 1998 15:57:16 -0700
...When you're about one gallon (3.875 liters, to be exacting) shy, take the filler off of automatic, i.e. hold the filler...
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...
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...
Gas overflow
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:40:39 -0400
...I have an '83.5 but I have the later model "floaty ball" filler tube that I thought was supposed to stop this. Anyway...
Re: Parts Syncro FS ? (Vancouver B.C.)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:37:01 -0700
Tuba-dude, the Syncro filler is on the right side quarter panel. That must be something else.... On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 9...
Re: white smoke?
Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 07:27:09 -0700
...as it is for gasoline? Does oil coming out of the filler tube mean anything other than the dipstick was loose? The engine feels...
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...
Re: How do you get the restrictor out of the fuel filler nozzle?
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:15:13 -0400
...Can anyone who has a diesel Vanagon describe what their fuel filler neck opening looks like, and preferably how it differs from the unleaded...
Gas tank replacement
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 08:49:30 -0700
...Have a 25 litre plastic pail handy and empty the tank throgh the filler hole... 6) ya need 4mm hose for the breather lines...
Re: Water tank filler...
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:00:05 -0700
...I made a filler that attaches to a hose: On my 90 Westy if you look deep into the inlet you will see a...
Fwd: Middle Seat for 87 Vanagon GL Westphalia Camper
Historical mailing list
Fri, 18 Apr 1997 15:22:42 -0400 (EDT)
...I know in '85, on the full GL westy's there were the filler strips in tracks in the floor. these filler strips were...
Leaky Filler Tube 75 Campmobile
Historical mailing list - Patrick Flynn
Thu, 13 Jun 1996 12:25:33 -0400
...Does any one know how to replace the filler tube. I would definately say this should be replaced because I have a nice brown...
Re: How to sep filler neck from tank on 84?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 16:49:55 -0800
...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Schmidt wrote: > I think my tank is all set to drop, except that the filler is still > connected to the...
Re: How to sep filler neck from tank on 84?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 16:49:55 -0800
...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy Schmidt wrote: > I think my tank is all set to drop, except that the filler is still > connected to the...
Reduced oil temperatures..
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 11:14:54 -0400
...I ended up removing the oil filler tube and fabricating a plate to hold the sender and cover up the now open oil entry...