hi Jeff,
I had the exact model van you're working on for a few years ....
so I sorta 'relate' a lot.

I'm not convinced a new aftermarket gas tank is better than an original 90
one at all. ..
so I think it's a fine plan.

I have installed stainless main pipes for a customer before ..
but all my vans do just fine with the metal main pipes cleaned up and
restored ...
it's only the rear half of them that normally wears/rots in my experience.

and it's very handy to make them into two sections ...so you can work on
just the rear half without having to mess with the front halves and gas
tank.

Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Lincoln" <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: '85 vs '90 : Gas tank and Gas tank Straps

> Scott,
>
> Thank you for the information.
>
> yes, I do need tank arrangement for sure - can't put more than 10 gallons
> in
> without it spilling gas out - and the filter keeps getting plugged with
> crud
> (causing a loud fuel pump).
>
> I'm glad to hear things should fit - I can't afford a new tank right now -
> I
> was just under the van and I think I have new stainless coolant pipes in
> my
> future - can't afford both.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus