Of course, it depends on many factors but, about 2 years ago I replaced
the grommets, crossover tube and fuel gauge sender on my '85 Westy and
careful inspection showed no rust inside.

About the only way to be sure is to drop the tank and check it out.

FWIW, my '58 Frogeye Sprite still has the original tank and it's not
rusty, either.

Mike
Houlton, Maine

Jeffrey Olson wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-1985-Volkswagen-Vanagon-Fuel-Gas-Tank-New_W0QQitemZ8055060123QQcategoryZ33556QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
> http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251201075AE
>
> I'm going to be putting a subaru engine in my 85GL and am wondering if
> at this time it would be good to replace the gas tank.  I've only driven
> the van for 400 miles and no gas tank related problems showed themselves.
>
> How likely is it that a 21 year old gas tank will eventually let me down?
>
> Jeff Olson
> Martin, SD
> 85 GL
>