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Re: [T3] Speaking of the gas filler...


On 20 Jul 2001, at 12:48, Rob Harshbarger wrote:

> The subject of the gas filler came up a response to my last question
> about the fenders, which made me think of another question.   When I
> got my 68, I had to pull the gas tank and have it dipped. There was so
> much crap in it that the plastic around the jets on the fuel injectors
> was cracked...no in line filters! 

There really should be a filter above the pump (under the gas tank.) 
Put on in if it's really not there. Otherwise replace it. See your 
manual.

> Anyway, I replaced the hose running from the tank to the filler
> neck - unfortunately I couldn't find an oval hose that has a round
> end..68 gas tank..the 69 gas tank I bought has a round hose that
> connects to the tank, so I had to salvage part of the old hose and
> piece it together... 

Doesn't the same hose fit both? I've got to admit that it's been so 
long since my 68 disappeared that I've forgotten about that oval 
pipe.

> Anyway...the overflow hose
> that runs through the fender was completly rotten.  I've got a piece
> of hose that runs through the fender but I'm having problems getting
> it to securly hook the neck of the filler. Does anyone have any
> experience with this or ideas? I'm getting tired of smelling gas when
> I turn.  Can you clamp this off without hurting anything?

You can seal it off (BOTH ends!), but this will keep you from filling 
your tank all the way. I stock these overflow hoses if you want one.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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