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• Syncro fuel vent & return lines
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:29:19 -0800
  ...Has any syncro owner found a good method for changing the fuel vent lines and fuel return lines without dropping the tank? I have...
• fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:37:12 -0400
  any body replace the fuel lines to the overflow tanks without removing the tank. I have leaking lines but nothing else. any recommendation for...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:15:52 -0500
  ...John On 10/16/2012 10:37 AM, Mike Riley wrote: > any body replace the fuel lines to the overflow tanks without removing the...
• Re: Syncro gas tank lines
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 21:06:55 -0500
  ...Changing this line and the rest of the fuel lines does not require pulling the tank down. However to get the vent lines does...
• Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:13:28 -0700
  ...question here about these vent lines Why do they have 6" of 5mm rubber hose from the vent tank that goes to this small...
• Re: Fuel tank ??
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Callaghan Jr.
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 04:38:37 -0800
  I just did the fuel tank vent lines. Kind of a pain but I replaced everything under there. I had two lines leaking fuel...
• Re: Chronic fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:48:34 -0600
  ...It contained a lot of scale which was clogging the lines and starving the fuel pump. Cleaned the tank, replaced the old vent lines...
• Re: [T2] fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 09:07:38 EST
  ...It can be removed from the passenger side, the small vents are the same size as the standard vacum lines I think 3mm Mark...
• Fuel tank ??
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:29:28 -0500
  ...Lines to vent tanks under front doors were replaced 2 years ago. Gasoline smell appears to be coming in front air vents. John Lauterbach...
• Removing syncro gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:11:34 -0700
  ...hoses out of the way - venting hoses - not yet removed - fuel lines - pretty much removed - tank drained. The tank seems pretty soild in its...
• Fuel Line size question
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 10:32:20 -0800
  I removed my fuel tank yesterday and found some of the ventilation fuel lines in bad shape so I am going to replace them...
• fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:27:50 -0800
  ...my fuel tank. I do have a question for you all. Are the small lines the same ID as the vacuum lines in the...
• Fuel tank- reinstalling
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:24:43 -0800
  ...Don't forget the fuel gauge sender!!! Then, only after it's in place, pop those five vent lines back in place. They go...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:13:10 -0700
  ...fuel tank vent lines Hi Mike; Quick answer is Yes, it can be done. You will need skinny arms, bandaids to cover the scratched...
• Re: Fuel Smell on Fill up
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 12:08:08 -0800
  ...The only way to fix it correctly is to drop the tank and replace the fuel tank vent lines and seals. Cheers Jeff -----Original...
• Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:35:51 -0500
  ...I had a peek down there and it seems like the vent lines from the fuel expansion tank and the filler pipe are just...
• Re: gas tank question - full tank woes
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:02:12 -0500
  ...tank and can act as a vent again. Outside of that, I've had the fuel tanks out of various (non-VW, fuel injected...
• Re: Feedback wanted: SA stainless tanks last year
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:42:01 -0700
  ...The difference being the refuel tanks still feed through the existing fuel lines and not directly to injection system. > > Wondering what sort of fuel...
• Re: another fuel expansion tank question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:44:49 -0700
  ...lines that come from the hump areas that go to the tank filler vent tube. Check this pic http://tactical-bus.info/VanagonFuel/fueltanksysPic...
• Re: hole in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Mon, 9 Aug 2004 19:54:03 -0500
  ...Think about replacing fuel lines and vent lines as well as fuel tank grommets while you've got it apart unless its been done...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:17:44 -0600
  ...like the vent lines from the fuel > >> expansion tank and the filler pipe are just kind of hanging loose :-( > >> > >> Are the lines the same...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:59:14 -0800
  ...I > replaced my lines when the > tank started to leak from the gaskets around the > cross-over vent lines. I went > with the fuel...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:09:46 -0500
  ...like the vent lines from the fuel > expansion tank and the filler pipe are just kind of hanging loose :-( > > Are the lines the same...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:22:58 -0800
  ...like the vent lines from the fuel > expansion tank and the filler pipe are just kind of hanging loose :-( > > Are the lines the same...
• Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:51:02 GMT
  I need to replace the fuel tank vent lines and such on my "new" Vanagon - I noticed all the kits from the vendors include...
• Re: gas smell
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 16 May 2004 18:07:57 -0700
  ...fuel tank for leaks when you fill it up is when it will show up, thats where I found mine, the vent lines were...
• At the pump fueling issue
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:28:31 -0500
  ...the tank, crossover line goes up and over the coolent lines, etc. I reached in to check the crossover and the vent lines and...
• Re: Fuel Line size question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:28:02 -0600
  ...The Shaws wrote: > I removed my fuel tank yesterday and found some of the ventilation fuel > lines in bad shape so I am going...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:49:57 EST
  ...I replaced my lines when the tank started to leak from the gaskets around the cross-over vent lines. I went with the fuel...
• leaking gas tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Jimt Thomson
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 21:40:50 -0600
  and not on an old VW NISSAN / SENTRA 2005 ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A VAPOR HOSE LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT HAVE...
• Re: I want to pull my tank... HELP! Removing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 11:54:43 -0500
  ...3- Empty your tank with a syphon or unplug the fuel lines at the rear bottom of the tank to let the fuel run...
• Correct evap/vent hose?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:52:21 -0700
  I replaced the vent lines on my fuel tank and evap system last year with this: "Cloth Braided Fuel/Vacuum Hose - Black - 5 Meter...
• Inside of Vanagon gas tank, was "Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps"
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:53:28 -0400
  ...Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps > So I yanked the fuel tank yesterday to re-seal & check for rust > yay no perorations just surface waiting...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:52:15 -0700
  ...Attached the fuel lines, filled the tank, and all is >good, right? pretty slick I put my tank back in tommorrow waiting on the...
• Re: Excessive fuel tank pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 May 2013 01:33:12 -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...
• fuel tank reinstall
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:06:00 -0500
  ...the tank from the wheel well as you go up? I made all the vent lines long enough to attach to the tank with...
• Re: Fuel tank ??
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:54:27 -0500
  ...Lines to vent tanks under >front doors were replaced 2 years ago. Gasoline smell appears to be >coming in front air vents. > >John Lauterbach...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:17:07 -0600
  ...like the vent lines from the fuel >> expansion tank and the filler pipe are just kind of hanging loose :-( >> >> Are the lines the same...
• Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:58:08 -0700
  ...First, what is the best way to get the small lines going to the two expansion tanks connected? Looks like the PVC vent line...
• syncro fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 19:54:34 -0700
  ...Anyway my question is about the fuel lines that run on top of the tank for the vent lines.There is a fuel line...
• Fuel Line Sizes
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 11:27:01 -0400
  When my gas tank was out, the mechanic replaced the crossover T pipe and lines, but not the small vent lines that come off...
• 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: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:41:48 -0400
  At 11:37 AM 10/16/2012, Mike Riley wrote: >any body replace the fuel lines to the overflow tanks without >removing the tank...
• Fuel tank leaks -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:37:26 -0600
  ...wrestling the >tank out and looking up. (wear goggles) > >I also replaced the cloth covered hoses to the vent tanks with fuel-injection >hose...
• Re: gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 19:58:43 -0800
  ...Upon removing the tank and its associated lines I found that the plastic vent line was no longer tight against the "Y"s, so...
• fuel tank clogged
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:48:33 -0600
  ...fuel pump and no change in symptoms. So, I need to pull my tank and clean it out and reseal it (the vent lines...
• Re: Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:30:25 -0700
  ...First, what is the best way to get the small lines going to the two expansion tanks connected? Looks like the PVC vent line...
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:12:48 -0600
  ...I changed mine. >>> John <kayakjr@JUNO.COM> 11/11/2005 11:51:02 am >>> I need to replace the fuel tank vent lines and...
• Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 22 May 2007 18:52:39 -0400
  ...N 901004.01 Grommet, Breather Lines to Top of Gas Tank (3 Required), 1980 to 1991 $1.75 251-201-311A Valve, Vent for...
• Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:36:09 -0700
  So I yanked the fuel tank yesterday to re-seal & check for rust yay no perorations just surface waiting for my POR-15 to...
• Re: At the pump fueling issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:25:39 -0400
  ...the tank, crossover line goes up and over the coolent lines, etc. I reached in to check the crossover and the vent lines and...
• Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 13:39:28 -0400
  ...on the fuel feed line and plug all other lines then apply air to one of the vent lines.If the fuel feed is...
• Re: Fuel tank leaks -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 15:34:04 -0700
  ...wrestling the > >tank out and looking up. (wear goggles) > > > >I also replaced the cloth covered hoses to the vent tanks with fuel-injection > >hose...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:53:16 -0400
  ...I think it >> has something to do with the fuel tank vent lines. He said >> that they had to >> be replaced with different material...
• Vanagon Gas Tank Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 28 Jun 1997 09:13:16 -0500
  ...The vent lines and gas lines are all there. Tank leakers take a look! Regards Mark B. Magee 87GL 83K Kemah TX "Ein fantiker...
• Re: Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:17:08 -0600
  Remove the fuel cap and see if the fuel pump quietens down. If it does, the vent lines/evaporative canister lines are blocked or...
• Fuel sender free
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:12:49 -0800
  Volks, I have a fuel level sender to give away. When replacing the vent lines on top of my fuel tank I got a...
• Fuel Tank Guts
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:07:12 -0700
  ...Rust or fuel reacting with the weld? That's the vent to the expansion tanks. Fuel sender on lower left: http://gallery.openfbo.com...
• Re: Filled gas tank leaking a common prob?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:13:43 -0500
  ...of 5mm vent lines running up to the overflow expansion tanks these can be replaced with 1/4" ameican style fuel line and spring...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank-Syncro tank into 2WD Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:42:46 -0700
  ...The leaking vent tubes would be full of fuel, if there is any fuel in the upper tank at all. All the vent lines...