I would hesitate to remove the lines that goes to the expansion tanks on
each side. You may have an overflow following expansion after refuelling in
hot weather. Those expansion tank are used as vent too. Not having those
vents would cause pressire build up in the tank and probably cause a leek or
maybe a line break. Maybe the vent line that goes from one side to the other
could be ommited. It is difficult to figure it's use. vacuum problem on one
side of the tank probably. But personally, i would let the system as it is.
Unless you dont mind removing your tank again if you have some problems. I
would trust the engineers at VW. I am quite sure they did not get to a so
complicated system for no reason.
lets wait for responses from those who might have tried it!

Sylvain B�langer
1.6l TD Westy
Montreal, Quebec

>From: M Kaz <psheridans@NETSCAPE.NET>
>Reply-To: psheridans@NETSCAPE.NET
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Gas Tank Hoses
>Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 09:51:33 -0500
>
>Hi All,
>I have removed my gas tank for repairs, and was wondering about all those
>hose and tanks, and if they are really needed. It seems that all this might
>not really be needed.
>Has any one removed all those tanks and hoses, and not had any problems
>with fuel deliver, or passing the smog check?
>TIA
>Mark K.
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