In a message dated 11/25/06 12:48:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes:

> Like I say,the tank needs to be dropped. Several reasons why. First,the
> bundle of wiring in the harness is zip tied to the main harness in several
> places. Access is poor.Of course one could just YANK and YANK till the zip
> ties gives way.Number two reason the tank needs to be removed. The rear
> floor vent is attached directly over the gas tank.removing this vent
> requires the tank to be dropped.Two #2 phillips head screws attach this
> vent from underneith the floor. Also the parking brake cable and shift
> linkage needs to be disconnected,most likely, to manuver the vent ,out.A
> large diameter hose is attached between the vent and front heater. The
>

roger..  the vent you are talking about is on EVERY AIRCOOLED vanagon.
weather it has the gas heater or not.  its not on the waterboxers.    that floor
vent is not part of the specific gas heater system..  therefore i dont bother
taking it, and therefore the gas tank doesnt need to be dropped.

chris