I just dropped my tank for the second time in two years.  I replaced all the
grommets, seals, and hoses at that time because it leaked.  Only thing I did
not replace was the fuel sender unit.  Of course that went out about six
months after I dropped it the first time.  On my 84, I will replace
everything while the tank is out as that crossover tube is a major pita.

John Andrew 1980 and 1984 Westy's
-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 10:44 AM
Subject: Dropping the fuel tank

>I am about to attempt replacing the sending unit on my fuel tank ('85).
>I've tried doing this before on a van I was parting out, and couldn't get
>the carrier straps off since they seemed to need to swing all of the way
>down in order to release the tank.  Do I need to elevate the van to the
>point that the straps will swing all the way down, or is there a trick to
>this.
>
>While I'm at it, anything else I should look for?
>
>Karl Wolz