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• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:19:58 -0700
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:08:52 +0000
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:44:36 -0700
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I...
• Re: Fuel tank gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 18:58:39 -0500
  ...I want to be sure I buy the right fuel tank sender unit. The early filler unit should work with the tank they sold...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:04:43 -0700
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I...
• Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:59:23 +0000
  I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I purchased these from Van Cafe and had my VW...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:31:40 +0000
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:41:56 -0400
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati...
• Fuel tank gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 16:40:33 -0500
  ...I want to be sure I buy the right fuel tank sender unit. Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY '87 Chevrolet...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:00:01 -0400
  ...Ordered another tank, seal kit and sending unit o ring. Fuel leaks > from sending unit after replacing the seal twice. Sending unit does not...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank--CONCLUSION
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 23:57:26 +0000
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank I recently replaced the Fuel Tank and the Sender Unit on my 85 Vanagon; I...
• Rusted out fuel tank wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 07:26:41 -0400
  ...The SS Vanagon fuel sender is bad again. I'm going to adapter a 2 wheel drive sending unit. This will require that I...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:38:14 -0400
  ...Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:20:16 -0500
  ...Fuel sending unit question. > > Howdy Volks a while ago I replaced fuel tank and sending unit, I > encountered a grommet issue I thought it...
• Fuel Tank Sending Unit range of motion / Gauge compatability
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:37:17 -0500
  ...2WD or syncro sender? Secondly, what kind of depth range does the 2WD and syncro sender have? The belly tank is 5" deep. Thanks...
• fuel gauge sender unit.
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Sun, 12 Nov 1995 19:34:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...i replaced my fuel gauge sender unit when i had the engine out anyways. looks like it would be a hell of a job...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:59:45 -0700
  this one is fuel resistant.. working well.. https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-permashield-fuel-resistant-gasket-dressing-flange-sealant/
• Re: Rusted out fuel tank wanted
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 16:14:12 -0400
  ...Rusted out fuel tank wanted Hi all, I'm on a new mission. The SS Vanagon fuel sender is bad again. I'm going...
• Re: Gas/fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:05:01 -0500
  ...494_293/fuel_tank_reseal_kit_b.html http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_492_294/fuel_tank_sending_unit_2wd.html...
• Fuel Sender Question
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Heil
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:02:12 -0800
  I've read most posted archives on the fuel sender unit. My gauge just went to bottom on a trip this weekend and does...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender unit
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 10:01:58 -0500
  >I have a sender unit I need to check before I install. How to check? The fuel gauge sender is a variable resistor. As...
• Re: Fuel leaking from Sender Unit on Replacement Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:39:13 +0000
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• Re: Syncro fuel sender ground fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:22:42 -0700
  ...Syncro fuel sender ground fix > > A month or so ago I fixed my erratic fuel gauge by adding another ground at the sender. Tom...
• Fuel sender
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:42:30 -0700
  So far, anytime I had to change the sender unit, I let the back end of the tank down, with a flat bar accross...
• fuel tank sender same on 83.5 as 85 and later?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 22 May 2000 00:05:31 EDT
  ...Is the gas gauge sending unit in my 83.5 the same as the sender in the later model busses. There was a list...
• Re: Fwd: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:31:39 -0700
  For what it's worth, my gas gauge accuracy was terrible, so when I had the tank out I replaced the sending unit. It...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:34:47 -0400
  ...the tank before it goes in to avoid these issues? Thanks also Dennis and Ken for the tips on the fuel sender. I assume...
• Re: The problems with my van
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 20:48:54 -0800
  ...sounds like the fuel sender unit. To check, pivot fuel tank down (2 bolts I think) to get to sender unit connector -on driver...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 12:32:22 -1000
  ...sender unit. > > Neil. > > On 4/4/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote: > >> It's flowing from the center of the tank under...
• Re: ? on Syncro fuel tank and sender
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 08:10:18 -0400
  ...Remove AC dryer, and vacuum canister, and fuel filter. After that the sender is easy to see. BTW where is Maintian top PA? I...
• Re: No gas? No gauge.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:51:40 +1000
  ...But it has a full tank. Most annoying. Especially in light of the fact that the sender unit was replaced 4 years ago... I...
• Re: New fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 22 May 2002 18:57:06 -0400
  My new tank leaked around the fuel gauge sender after it was installed. You might want to replace this (and it's assoicated gasket...
• syncro fuel tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 23:12:19 -0700
  Hi Volks, Does anyone have access to a complete (including plate, gasket, bolts) syncro fuel tank fuel level sensing unit at a reasonable price...
• Re: Fuel Sender Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 05:58:46 EST
  ...I've read most posted archives on the fuel sender unit. My gauge just went to bottom on a trip this weekend and does...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Apr 2016 to 4 Apr 2016 - Special issue (#2016-69)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 16:54:07 -0500
  ...I did the tank > reseal kit. > > But, I'm betting that it's the seal to the fuel level sender unit. Because > during installation...
• I have lots of luck... and it is all BAD
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 20:15:12 -0500
  ...I want to be sure I buy the right fuel tank sender unit. Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto, Ontario, '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY '87 Chevrolet...
• What is the Ohm range of a syncro gas gauge?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:42:06 -0500
  ...Fuel Tank Sending Unit range of motion / Gauge compatability >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com, sagp2002@yahoogroups.com > >I'd like to...
• Bus Depot Fuel Tanks/Baffles and Flow
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 14:42:19 EDT
  ...to the factory unit. After all, the essence of the tank is containment, and both the fuel gauge and the sender will function better...
• Re: Fuel Sender Question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:09:39 -0800
  On 29 Mar 2005 at 20:02, Joseph Heil <jose5353@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > I've read most posted archives on the fuel sender unit...
• syncro fuel sending unit
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 07:57:19 -0700
  Dear list, I am going to start putting my fuel tank back in my van, but first I need to put the sender back...
• Re: ground wire for fuel sender (need help finding)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 12:04:14 -0700
  ...tank and doing the re & re thing, I'd >> like to first check all the wiring - Including the >> ground wire for the fuel sender...
• Re: Fuel Tank Replaced..
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 09:58:00 -0700
  ...sender unit. Neil. On 4/4/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote: > It's flowing from the center of the tank under...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:15:57 -0800
  ...fuel tank. Neil says: Ok. So P 97.127 in Bentley shows the fuel sender ground at "29" which is "near Digifant control unit...
• tips for gas tank replacement in '78?
  Historical mailing list - Janet Martinson
  Fri, 3 Jun 94 19:25:32 CDT
  The fuel level sender unit in my '78 has failed and I'm facing the removal of the gas tank to get at it...
• Re: fuel sender: replace with tank?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:14:18 -0400
  ...accuracy was > terrible, so when I had the tank out I replaced the > sending unit. It made no difference in the accuracy > of the...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 17:58:50 -0700
  ...fuel tank seals The fuel gauge senders can be a real bear to get seated properly. Also, reused senders will sometimes crack. I have...
• Re: fuel tank sender same on 83.5 as 85 and later?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 May 2000 08:53:49 -0400
  > Is the gas gauge sending unit in my 83.5 the same as the sender > in the later model busses. Rocky Mountain Motor Works...
• Re: Leaking gas - 2
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 01:08:14 -0600
  ...sending unit o-ring and the filler neck grommet) or the fuel line connecting the expansion tank semi-rigid tubes to the tank. I...
• Re: Fuel Level
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:45:22 -0400
  ...replace my >fuel level sending unit? No. > Is there a way to know the sending unit is bad WITHOUT >removing the tank? I would...
• ? on Syncro fuel tank and sender
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 06:48:36 EDT
  ...Due to a recent post that talked about the Syncro's being noted for a rusted out fuel gauge sending unit, I would believe...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 20:44:59 -0400
  ...fuel-tank reseal kit while I was replacing the tank. I'm 100% sure that I didn't do the fuel sending unit correctly...
• Fuel gauge sender on 60s split
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 08:42 CST
  ...Fuel gauge sender on 60's split > My question is: There only appears to be one connection to > the sender. Should I disconnect the...
• Re: Syncro Fuel Sending Unit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 13:45:09 EDT
  ...you can find on all of the bolts holding the sender to the tank,disconnect the wires,wait awhile for the penetrant to work...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:37:16 -0700
  ...The sender should be able to come out if you wiggle it and angle it without having to drop the fuel tank. Should you...
• Re: Gas/fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:11:42 -0800
  ...494_293/fuel_tank_reseal_kit_b.html > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_492_294/fuel_tank_sending_unit_2wd.html...
• Re: Dropping the fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Wed, 3 May 2000 21:33:31 -0600
  ...Dropping the fuel tank >I am about to attempt replacing the sending unit on my fuel tank ('85). >I've tried doing this before...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender ground location
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:32:16 -0800
  ...Exits the loom, just behind the transverse rail, in front > of the Fuel Tank. Both leads to the Sender exit the loom at this...
• FW: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:15:25 -0700
  ...didn't replace the fuel gauge sender or, more importantly, the O-ring that seals it to the tank. Recently a massive leak developed...
• Re: Coolant Temperature Gauges
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  28 Apr 1995 14:29:14 GMT
  >>I have replaced the sending unit (start from cheap) and this has made no >>impact on the gauge. The coolant gauge and fuel tank...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender access
  Historical mailing list
  09 Jul 96 11:30:52 PDT
  ...back, Erik asked about fuel sender units: > "Is there any way of testing it before I reinstall the whole tank?" > > I expect the normal...