In a message dated 27/09/2009 1:00:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        ALL the tanks I have been  able to find and get in here come from
Taiwan.  AND, yes there have been  some that have leaked due to poor welding
at the in and out tubes and spot  welds.  PITA to remove the 60 litres of
fuel and find a shop to weld the  defects.  Suppliers have send new tanks but
no compensation for time  lost.  Leaking tanks repaired are the only
compensation !  WoW !   If GoWesty can get better tanks out of Denmark then that
would be good !

>>>>>>>GoWesty tells me they're ordering new  gas tanks from Denmark - say
they're
better quality and that they've heard  of new tanks leaking right out of the
box.  Anyone had that happen  before?  I'm in the market for a new tank and
I
want to make sure it's  good quality.  I've seen prices range from $60 to
$165 to $200, but  it's really hard to tell WHERE these tanks are  coming
from.<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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