No need to remove the tank. Removing the two heater hoses will help.
Make sure all hoses go back to their original locations. It does matter
which way the coolant flows through the radiator and heater core.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of James
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 2:46 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?

I want to replace the long coolant pipes going to/from the radiator, as
the
flanges have corroded/broken.  Is it necessary to remove the fuel tank?
If
so, is this something an amateur "mechanic" (me) could handle?  Any
tips/suggestions on the procedure?

Thanks,

James
90 Carat