Due to the difference in filler neck diameter, the seal would have to be changed as well. I will let others confirm that. 

Chris.

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Dnia May 17, 2012 o godz. 8:36 "B Feddish" <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com> napisał(a):

> Will the later model gas tank, tube, etc. fit on the '83?
> 
> Thanks,
> Bryan
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Chris S
> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:16 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
> 
> Yes.  Replace with later model parts.  Do it right. Cry once.
> 
> 2012/5/17 B Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com>
> 
>> OK, I’ve had this issue probably 2 years now.  After filling up the gas
>> tank I am rewarded with a gas soaked filler tube after each right turn.  I
>> have replace everything from the filler tube to the gas cap twice with new
>> and used parts.  I am getting ready to take it all apart again and apply a
>> thin bead of silicon around all the parts around the top of the tube to the
>> cap unless someone has anymore suggestions.  Yes, I know the later years
>> had that floaty-ball ball in there to stop this “defect” but I have the
>> 83.5 with the foot wide filler tube that allows half the tank to slosh up
>> it at every turn.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Bryan
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Chris S.
> "Old Farts don't learn, they argue.  Don't be an Old Fart"