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Subject:Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity (Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas
From:John Meeks
Date:Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:05:36 -0400

On 9/25/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> basically we are talking about cutting the gas tank open on the top at the
> perimeter of the "saddle" depression, and welding in new metal to replace
> the
> area of the "saddle" (that vw should have eliminated with the demise of
> the
> aircooled vanagon), therefore increasing fuel capacity of the stock 2wd
> tank.

Chris,
That would eliminate the need for the (expen$ive) Crossover Pipe. You'ld
have to seal those holes too.

POR15 has a fuel tank sealer kit to anti-rust the new metal and welds..

Great Idea!!
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John Meeks

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