Diesel pipes are different.
Diameter? I don't remember. But they are different than WBX pipes.

-Craig

On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 6:19 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> This is re: my fuel tank filler hole not aligning properly with hole
> in frame.  pic: http://tinyurl.com/2e3ev52
>
> With P-side coolant pipe UN-clamped, tank loosely in place, pushing up
> on tank moves pipe up. Pipe clamped, I could feel tank up against it.
> I think the shoulder of valley on tank is pushing on the pipe keeping
> it from seating high enough.
>
> I am almost certain I have the pipes in the correct L/R position.
> Before I attempt to turn the steel pipe to reposition....
>
> Is it possible the early style tank is not meant to be used with the
> WBX pipes. Or, were the long pipes on the diesel a smaller OD?
>
> I doubt this is the case, as VW changed to WBX in 83.5 and there were
> diesels during air cooled production, but given that this is a less
> common engine swap....
>
> TIA,
>
> Neil.
>
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>
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