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Subject:Re: Instructions for reinstalling gas tank in 84 Camper
From:Aristotle Sagan
Date:Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:17:31 -0800

G-man,
I don't believe 84's are different from 83's. The hose goes OVER the strap.
Once you get the tank in a near position position, you press both ends into
the top of the tank.
It's been a couple of years since (and a couple of months till) I have done
one. I still think I is right though.

tim in san jose

>Can anyone provide information for reinstalling the gas tank in an 84
>camper?  The problem lies with the plastic crossover pipe at the top of the
>tank.  It goes through a strap which screws into the floor of the van under
>the front seats.  The dealer has tried twice to replace the tank, and both
>times has installed the crossover prior to pushing the tank into position.
>This presses down the pipe and causes it to break.  There is little room to
>work, and I need to find out the trick to getting the crossover in the
>strap.
>
>Can't remember how to go to the archives.  Would appreciate any information
>on this also.  Maybe I could search around and find an answer.
>
>Please reply to my e-mail as well as to the group.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>George
>Columbus, GA

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