Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
From:Scott Chapman
Date:Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:51:47 -0400

Do I need #8895 as well as the parts I've already ordered?
I've already ordered the kit from the competition and the 2 parts
mentioned in my previous email.  I don't think I need #8895 as well?

Old Volks Home wrote:
> Well....looks like you'll have to order thos items separately to do
> the job right.  I've done this on my 84 GL and 84 Westy with great
> success (I'm the "guinea pig" at VWG/Airhead).  The owner has a 90
> Multivan that is having this done on this week.  In a couple of weeks
> I'll be helping my best buddy Cliff install a kit on his 87 Canadian
> Panel Vanagon and another on his friend's 82 Vanagon (upgrading his
> tank and filler to the later style.
>
> Oh, BTW, VWG/Airhead now offers the fuel filler breather tube, also
> made in-house.  Obsoleted recently by VW they were around $60 at the
> dealer, less expensive from VWG/Airhead.
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8895
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8895>
>
> Again, ignore the "not in stock" message.  Plenty on the shelf.....
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> 75 914 1.8 (No Name Yet)
> Full Timing Since March 1999
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com <mailto:oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> ***********************************
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 9:27 PM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com
> <mailto:scott_list@mischko.com>> wrote:
>
>     So I ordered the kit at:
>     http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_972/fuel_tank_reseal_parts.html
>
>     It looks like it doesn't include 2 of these:
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393>
>     and
>     20 of these:
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410>
>
>     Old Volks Home wrote:
>     > Check this link:
>     >
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983>>
>     >
>     > link shows outa stock, but ignore that.  VWG/Airhead's selling these
>     > off the shelf faster than they can make up the kits!  All pieces are
>     > in stock, takes 10 minutes to assemble the kit for shipping.
>     >
>     > Kit contains the following:
>     >
>     > Crossover Breather (VWG/Airhead made in-house)
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869>>
>     >
>     > 3 Breather Grommets (VWG/Airhead made)
>     > http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?idProduct=8392
>     >
>     > 1.5 meters of fuel/vapor hose (original Continental)
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902>>
>     >
>     > 20 fuel hose clamps (the good ones)
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410>>
>     >
>     > Fuel Filler Grommet for the smaller (83 1/2 thru 91) filler pipe
>     > (VWG/Airhead made)
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390>>
>     >
>     > 2 Expansion Tank Grommets (VWG/Airhead made)
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393>>
>     >
>     > Fuel Gauge Tank Sender O-Ring (VWG/Airhead made)
>     >
>     http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682>
>     >
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682
>     <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682>>
>     > --
>     > Jim Thompson
>     > 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
>     > 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
>     > 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
>     > 75 914 1.8 (No Name Yet)
>     > Full Timing Since March 1999
>     > oldvolkshome@gmail.com <mailto:oldvolkshome@gmail.com>
>     <mailto:oldvolkshome@gmail.com <mailto:oldvolkshome@gmail.com>>
>     > http://www.oldvolkshome.com <http://www.oldvolkshome.com/>
>     > ***********************************
>     > On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Scott Chapman
>     <scott_list@mischko.com <mailto:scott_list@mischko.com>
>     > <mailto:scott_list@mischko.com <mailto:scott_list@mischko.com>>>
>     wrote:
>     >
>     >     Loren,
>     >     I don't see these kits you're talking of. Can u point me to
>     a couple?
>     >     Maybe you know of some vendors that I haven't found yet.
>     >
>     >     Thanks much!
>     >     Scott
>     >
>     >
>     >     Loren Busch wrote:
>     >     >  RE: Gas leak after filling tank
>     >     > That is a typical problem with the overflow/crosover
>     network on the
>     >     > top of the tank.  It usually involves the grommets and the
>     hoses
>     >     > and/or crossover piece.  Repair kits are available from
>     several on
>     >     > line vendors.  If you really know what you are doing some
>     of the
>     >     lines
>     >     > can be replaced without dropping the tank but most likely
>     you will
>     >     > have to drop the tank to do the job.
>