hi Eric,

I'd suggest you to get a Manual Fluid Extractor to empty the tank and pump
it back to the tank once you're done with resealing or transfer the gas to
a container and bring it to a recycling center.

Or you can raise the front of the van, put a bucket under the fuel pump and
remove the hose upstream of the fuel pump.

As for the parts here are some references,,, You may need some other parts
if the kit is not complete.

https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-251-298-220-b/

https://vancafe.com/volkswagen/1983-5-1985/fuel-delivery/fuel-tank-filler-neck-cap/

https://www.busdepot.com/tk1x

https://gowesty.com/products/fuel-tank-re-seal-kit

and some readings...

http://www.westslopewesty.com/vanagon-fuel-tank-reseal/

On Sat, May 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
>         How often do we need to reseal the gas tank?
>
> I’m going to do the evaporation tanks soon  and also replace a hose that
> is leaking between the tank and pump.
>
> If I’m doing that I almost wonder if it is time to just drop the tank and
> do the reseal?
> I think it was last done in 2010.
>
> So 12 years ago.
> This is for the 84 Westfalia
>
> I need to read the relevant history again but I believe this is also a
> replacement gas tank put in in 2010.
>
> Would this require the full kit with cross bar or hose or just the
> grommets?
>
> Any recommendation on which kit to use?  Which tends to last or in my case
> which might be the easier to install?
>
> Can I say I’m not excited to figure out how to safely empty the tank and
> store the gas!  Of course it was filled relatively recently!
>
> Eric Caron
> 84 Westfalia
> 85 Westfalia