In a message dated 1/29/2006 3:18:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA writes:

Hi  Volks,

My parent's 1985 westy has been suffering lately from no-starts  and
poor running. This has been ongoing since the fall, and  it's
definitely weather related.

We have the problem isolated to the  fuel system. There's water
getting into the tank somehow. Dad had the tank  replaced with a new
tank a few months back but the problem is still with  us.  When it's
cold out the water freezes and the van won't start.  When it's warm
out the van runs OK most of the time but will stutter and  bog after
any encounter with water on the road. Since it's been a mild  winter
in Toronto this year we're finding a lot of  problems.

Suggestions on where to look for where the water's coming in  would be
welcome.

Happy trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto,  Ontario, Canada

Hi Greg,
I just bought a gas tank kit
from Ken @ Vanagain, in NJ.
for my 85 Westy.
Vanagain.com
Part # gastankkit1
I paid like $104.75 W/shipping
@ it has all of the seals, o-rings, hose etc.
List; does this have everything to renew the gas  tank?
(other than the tank(s) themselves?)
best,
John C.
SLC, UT...