The plastic part is not designed to be removable.  It can be yanked off, but
will probably split.  But if it does split, a hose clamp can be used to
reinstall it (BTDT).  The best recommendation is to remove the two nuts
holding the pipe to the crankcase.  BTW, the inner nut on that flange is one
of the most difficult nuts to reach on the entire vehicle!

Bill Knight
Raleigh, NC
'84 Westfalia Wolfsburg

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
Jay & Kim Schmidt
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 3:51 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: quickie quesiton

I have an 84 westy. I need to remove the oil filler tube or part of it. Does
the plastic telescoping part come off the metal lower part, and of
course...how? Thanks!
Jay
..I'm gonna camp out on the land and try 'n' get my soul free.