I don't know how bad the rust spot is (a pin hole can lead to a good drip)
but you can have the tank sand blasted, painted, and then coated on the
inside with some sort of plastic composite.  My brother did this in his '78.
If you wasn't more info let me know and I'll ask him the details.

-----Original Message-----
From:   norbert froese [mailto:nfroese@INTERCHANGE.UBC.CA]
Sent:   Friday, October 30, 1998 2:32 PM
To:     vanagon@VANAGON.COM
Subject:        after market fuel tank

I need to replace the fuel tank in my '84. (Was hoping that replacing the
seals would do the trick but leak is from rusted through area).

I have prices from two local suppliers.  Bow Wow has one for $322(Can).
California imports can order one they say is made in Brazil for $203(Can).

Has anyone had any bad experiences with inexpensive replacement fuel tanks?

Thanks in advance.

Norbert Froese
Vancouver, B.C.
84 Westfalia

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