John thanks for the info,

I've got a leaky tank and it is on the list for a fix'in. I assume that the
soap and gas don't mix?

Thanks
Jere
90 GL
88 GL

 -----Original Message-----
From:   Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]  On Behalf Of
JOHN REYNOLDS
Sent:   Sunday, August 05, 2001 3:54 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement

I'll pass on this to the list for future reference. On installing the
sender -  I tried using graphite on the O-ring as recommended in the
Bently but had no sucess.  I even removed all the paint I had sprayed on
in the sender seating area, but still no sucess.  Finally, I lubed the
both sides (inside and outside) on the tank where sender seats and the
sender with liquid dish soap.  Not only does it hold the O-ring in place,
but now the sender installed with (relative) ease.  I plan to lube the
gromets that the breather pipes fit into the tank with dishsoap as well.

John