Should fit just fine I think.
including the tank holding bars that go under the tank.
Sounds like you are sure due for a whole new-used tank arrangement there all
right.
Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 9:29 AM
Subject: '85 vs '90 : Gas tank and Gas tank Straps

> Hey Gang -
>
> Will the gas tank and tank straps on the '90 parts van fit OK on my '85?
>
> The tank on the '85 needs to be re-sealed and continues to clog the filter
> so it must be full of crud - figured if it will fit I'd swap in the tank
> from the '90.
>
> Plus, someone at one time or another must have had that '85 tank out
> before
> - when they did they bent the crap out of the two metal tank straps - both
> have a very noticable downward bow/bend to them.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus