Re: [T3] water in the gas tank

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 22 Feb 00, at 9:20, HBakr@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 2/21/00 8:17:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
> jadney@vwtype3.org writes:
> 
> << The most common way is through a cracked overflow hose  >>
> 
> Can this hose be done away with? I am thinking of plugging both outlets shut, 
> or does it double as a vent hose?

I don't think there will be any harm from just plugging both ends. 
The only side effect that I can think of would be that this may make 
it difficult or impossible to fill the tank all the way to the top, but I 
don't think the difference would be as much as 1/2 gal.

The actual vent hoses are on the other side of the car, and these 
DO have to be kept open. They often rust shut until the cracked 
overflow hose is the only vent, so when replacing the overflow hose, 
or blocking it off, you will need to make SURE that you have a 
good vent.

If you have a well sealed tank with no vent, air pressure will crush 
your tank and gauge sender the next time you drive a long distance 
on a cool day.
 
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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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