you gotta have long nose pliers, for sure, in general.

the lone straight ones ..I use like an extra long needle nose pliers.

the one with the curved in tips ...
I use those to grab round things, like hoses.

you can work on the top of the fuel tank through the front wheel wells.
It's not fun though.
kinda like you can see it, or you can touch it, but both at the same time.
but it's doable, in place.
mucho patience and determination required.

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 10:43 AM
Subject: Tool Question. (re: gas tank and general wrenching)

> Hi all.
>
> Not long after resealing my new gas tank, I noticed a little fuel
> seepage at 2 hose connections if tank over filled. 1 being at the
> driver side end of crossover tube to exp. tank. The goal is to replace
> the stupid cable straps with clamps.
>
> Had read that it's possible to do some work on gas tank while it's
> still mounted in place.
>
> Would these long nose pliers be of use for a job like this?   pic of
> tool types:   http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/P949265a.jpg
>
> And useful for other Vanagon wrenching stuff too?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
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