There's a good chance I'll be having the motor yanked out of my syncro for
some repairs - primarily new head gaskets which pretty much sums up the
coolant issue I had posted about several weeks back.

Having the motor out gives me an opportunity to renew and fix a few other
things and from what I understand it also makes the head gasket job a bit
more bearable.  I guess it is time to really get to know my van.

One thing I'm contemplating is renewing my fuel tank saddle and straps -
which in current condition are very corroded.  Does anyone know of other
vendors who sell these parts or have some in relatively good condition?  I
was surprised to actually find a replacement set from Gowesty.  I have
nothing but excellent dealings with GW, however I just wanted to get an idea
if anything else exists out there.   What have some of you syncronauts done
to find and renew this part?

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4319&category_id=305&category_parent_id
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thanks again for your help.
BT