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Subject:Re: Syncro Turbo diesel fuel tank vent
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Wed, 10 Feb 1999 00:29:11 +0100

Karl Mullendore wrote:

> Just finished installing the new 'special' Syncro TD fuel tank, and haven't
> figured out yet what to hook the tank vent line to. In the previous
> 'gasoline' tank, the vent line went to the carbon canister. It appears in
> the Bentley that the 2WD diesels have the vents from the expansion tanks
> just ending up high and not connected to anything. Is this correct? Should I
> just attach the end of the hose at some high and shielded point on the van?
> Thanks for any input+ACE-
>
> Karl

Karl, I'm not sure about the Vanagon, but my experience from my sisters 1982
Golf Diesel (I replaced the tank this fall), this car had a 2 meter long vent
line that was stretched from the right side outlet, over to the left, then back
to the right and down towards the ground.

Per
88 Syncro