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Subject:Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
From:Scott Chapman <scott_list@MISCHKO.COM>
Date:Thu, 8 Apr 2010 00:27:56 -0400

So I ordered the kit at:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_972/fuel_tank_reseal_parts.html

It looks like it doesn't include 2 of these:
http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
and
20 of these:
http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410

Old Volks Home wrote:
> Check this link:
>
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8983>
>
> link shows outa stock, but ignore that.  VWG/Airhead's selling these
> off the shelf faster than they can make up the kits!  All pieces are
> in stock, takes 10 minutes to assemble the kit for shipping.
>
> Kit contains the following:
>
> Crossover Breather (VWG/Airhead made in-house)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8869>
>
> 3 Breather Grommets (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?idProduct=8392
>
> 1.5 meters of fuel/vapor hose (original Continental)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=7902>
>
> 20 fuel hose clamps (the good ones)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8410>
>
> Fuel Filler Grommet for the smaller (83 1/2 thru 91) filler pipe
> (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8390>
>
> 2 Expansion Tank Grommets (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=8393>
>
> Fuel Gauge Tank Sender O-Ring (VWG/Airhead made)
> http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682
> <http://www.airheadparts.com/viewDetail.asp?strMasterCat=&idproduct=5682>
> --
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> ***********************************
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Scott Chapman <scott_list@mischko.com
> <mailto:scott_list@mischko.com>> wrote:
>
>     Loren,
>     I don't see these kits you're talking of. Can u point me to a couple?
>     Maybe you know of some vendors that I haven't found yet.
>
>     Thanks much!
>     Scott
>
>
>     Loren Busch wrote:
>     >  RE: Gas leak after filling tank
>     > That is a typical problem with the overflow/crosover network on the
>     > top of the tank.  It usually involves the grommets and the hoses
>     > and/or crossover piece.  Repair kits are available from several on
>     > line vendors.  If you really know what you are doing some of the
>     lines
>     > can be replaced without dropping the tank but most likely you will
>     > have to drop the tank to do the job.
>

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