Good to know.

I'd always assumed that removing & re-installing the filler pipe would
cause that large grommet to loose some of it's sealing capabilities.

When I last purchased that part locally, it was a relatively pricey item.

Neil.

On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote:

If the fill tube grommet is in good shape, pulling out the tube shouldn�t
> hurt it.  Heat up the hard plastic vent line gently for removal if
> necessary.  I cleaned it up and sprayed a little silicone spray on it for
> insertion, as I did with the other fittings.  It�s such a PITA job I just
> replaced everything with Van Caf�s kit, which included a rubber slip over
> fitting for the vent tube.  Do it once is my MO now, and I had to replace
> the tank too since it was crushed from high centering. ****
>
> ** **
>
> Stuart****
>
> �85 Westy****
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> *From:* neil n [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 17, 2012 10:51 AM
> *To:* Stuart MacMillan
> *Cc:* vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>
> *Subject:* Re: fuel tank vent lines****
>
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>  i.e. can the fill neck be pulled, installed w/o replacing that expensive
> grommet?****
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Neil n

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