I don't know about new tanks, but the stock tanks on my '88 & '90 have the filler hole
centered on the hole in the frame.
If yours is not, maybe the filler tube is hitting the opening, which would put
pressure on it causing it to leak at the tank seal.
I still have to deal with the leak on my '88, but will probably put the old seal back
in.

Good luck,
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Rouby" <mikerouby@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2006 6:45 AM
Subject: Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!! - UPDATE

> Well, in my frustration, after I installed the new tank,  I towed my Vanagon to our
nearby mechanic who finished installing it for me.  Dang those tight grommets!!
>
> BUT....
>
> It's now leaking at the filler neck seal.  It's a slight gradual leak - not enough
to cause a puddle, but enough to leave a trail and have that now-too-familiar gasoline
stench everywhere I go.
>
> I brought it back to them, and reinstalled the neck in the filler hole to no avail.
It's still leaking!
>
> I noticed that when the new tank is mounted,  the filler hole is slightly below the
hole in the frame.  Is this off?  The filler grommet is brand new.  Should I go back
and use the old grommet??
>
> Man, I went to my local RV store to pickup goodies, and a older gentleman was saying
"Who's Westfalia is that?"  Then he said to me "Is this your bus??  How much are you
selling it for? - Rarer then Hen's teeth"
>
> I was almost tempted to give him a figure.  This dang gas tank is beyond frustrating
me!!  HELP!
>
> Dumbstruck in Dallas
>
>
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