Thanks Frank,
I had been gradually coming to the conclusion that I
probably need to replace the tank.  I already ordered
the seal kit and and new sending unit (which I assume
will fix my inaccurate gauge problem) and have been
doing some research on new tank vs. re-sealing the old
one.  From what I have come to understand, really
cleaning out the old one is probably not possible due
to the screens you mention.  Is that correct?  I
assume the screens would also complicate re-sealing.

I found a thread over on Samba where one guy (can't
remember who) claimed that replacement tanks were all
crap and therefore it was better to clean and re-seal
your old one.  I think he might be a lone voice,
however.  How can I be sure the replacement tank I buy
is of decent quality and has no internal screens?

Thanks!
Curt

--- RAlanen@aol.com wrote:

>
> In a message dated 07/07/2006 9:07:04 A.M. Eastern
> Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> The fuel  pump seemed kind of noisy when I bought my
> '85 westfalia.  I had the  filters replaced first,
> but
> the noise (kind of a loud buzzing from the  pump
> vicinity) persisted.  As the pump looked like it
> could
> be 21  years old I ordered a new Bosch from Bus
> Depot
> and had it installed.   The noise has remained
> exactly
> the same, as near as I can tell.  It  will sometimes
> subside at idle and is least likely to happen right
> upon  startup, but is otherwise pretty constant.
>
> I don't really mind  apparently having replaced the
> pump prematurely as it was old, but what  else
> should I
> be looking for?  The mechanic who did the work
> seemed
> pretty unconcerned about it and said "lots of
> vanagons
> sound like  that".  Do they? Do I need to worry
> about
> gunk in the line making the  pump work harder, or is
> there something else that could be making the
> noise?
> I've never actaully heard one go bad (and don't have
> much  experience with other vanagons) so I don't
> really
> know what's  "normal".
>
> The van runs great and gets reasonable mpg for an
> AT.
> The  new pump's been in for about 300 miles or so.
>
>
>
> Curt, noisy fuel pumps are an indication of fuel
> starvation of the pump
> especially if the pump is mounted as it should be on
> the  two rubber mounts.
> Either your filter between the tank and pump, if you
>  have this filter, is blocked
> or the tank itself has a restricted  flow.  The
> tanks do have a known problem
> that is quite prevalent these days  as the vans get
> older.  There is a filter
> screen in the bottom of the tank  leading to a
> rubber hose that leads to the
> tanks exit port.  The screens  get blocked with rust
> and other debris and the
> hoses disintegrate.  Only  fix is to install a new
> tank without the filter
> screen and hose.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
> '87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) &
> Lionel Trains
> Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa
> Valley
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> (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html)
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> camping event, Almonte, ON, June 07 ~ 10,  2007
>
>
>

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