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Subject:Fuel tank replacement problem
From:Milne, Andy
Date:Fri, 8 Nov 1996 19:26:38 -0500

>Hello all!
>
>I recently replaced the fuel tank on my 81 Vangon.  The tank the dealer gave
>me is actually for later model vans.  Seemed to be the same, until I came to
>the final step, hooking up the line to the fuel pump.  They increased the
>size of the spout coming off the tank, so now it does not match the hose
>going into the fuel pump.  VW used to have an adapter, according to the
>dealer's parts guy, but it looks like they no longer stock it.
>
>Has anyone else run into this problem and found a way around it?  Any help
>GREATLY appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance!  Please send email  to:
>
>amilne@integrex.com

Thanks again -- I want my "brick" back!  :-(
>Andy
>'81 Vanagon   
>

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