I just today removed the passenger side expansion tank of my parts van and
it was not necessary to remove the fuel tank filler.

Ed

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From: "Robert Clemmer" <n51219@COMCAST.NET>
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 10:49 PM
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject:      Fuel filler tube grommet

> I'm in the process of replacing the grommets for the check valves in the
> expansion tanks.  It appears to be necessary to remove the fuel tank
> filler
> tube to gain access to the right side expansion tank.  Question is, if I
> disturb the filler tube, is it likely to leak at the tank grommet when I
> put
> it back together?  Also, how low do I need to get the fuel in the tank to
> safely remove the filler tube?
>
>
>
> Bob C
>
> Perkasie, PA
>
> 91 2.1 Auto WBX
>