"Shawn Wright" <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM> said:
> On 15 May 2008 at 8:58, Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
> > Jack R. wrote:
> > > What are your thoughts about having the Vanagon Gas Tank sealed?
> >
> > I think it's a bad idea because of the mesh screen filters inside the tanks.
>
> Agreed - it would likely seal so well, no fuel would come out! In any case, why pay $200 to
> repair a tank, when a new one is about the same price? I bought the $160 one from CIP1 a
> few years back, and it worked fine. If you want better quality and service, try busdepot,
> around the same price, and a Euro brand tank.

The POR-15 fuel tank sealer is good stuff -- but it WILL also seal any
small vent tubes/openings and screens in the tank (don't ask how I know)
so if the screen is not removable then I concur: don't seal the tank.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL