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Subject:Re: fuel tank clogged
From:VWNut Hawk
Date:Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:34:00 -0500

You could get a piece of hose and connect the fuel pump to a clean full gas can to test it for sure.
A short piece of hose and a bolt will block the tank from draining.

I got a tank and all the gaskets from BUS DEPOT when I replaced everything in my 1984 White bus.
It worked fine.  I just painted it black and used dielectric grease on the sender gauge connector.

John.

>>> Warren Lail <wlail@OU.EDU> 08/30/05 12:48 PM >>>
I have determined that my fuel tank is clogged with rust or something.  Fuel pump works fine, the new filter, but fuel pump makes a lot of noise even on a full tank.  It is being starved.  I installed my spare fuel pump and no change in symptoms.

So, I need to pull my tank and clean it out and reseal it (the vent lines leak anyway).

Two questions: Who has the best and most complete reseal kit?  How hard is it to get the rust out?

I have searched the archives for a good walk-through of the procedures, but no can find.

Your help is, as always, appreciated.

Warren Lail
88 Westy "Billy Bones"

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