I did a reseal on mine just a few years ago using parts from our vendors and discovered on a recent four-day trip that it releaks. 

Stephen

Mobile

> On May 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> hi Eric,
> 
> I'd suggest you to get a Manual Fluid Extractor to empty the tank and pump
> it back to the tank once you're done with resealing or transfer the gas to
> a container and bring it to a recycling center.
> 
> Or you can raise the front of the van, put a bucket under the fuel pump and
> remove the hose upstream of the fuel pump.
> 
> As for the parts here are some references,,, You may need some other parts
> if the kit is not complete.
> 
> https://www2.cip1.com/vwc-251-298-220-b/
> 
> https://vancafe.com/volkswagen/1983-5-1985/fuel-delivery/fuel-tank-filler-neck-cap/
> 
> https://www.busdepot.com/tk1x
> 
> https://gowesty.com/products/fuel-tank-re-seal-kit
> 
> and some readings...
> 
> http://www.westslopewesty.com/vanagon-fuel-tank-reseal/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, May 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi folks,
>> 
>>        How often do we need to reseal the gas tank?
>> 
>> I’m going to do the evaporation tanks soon  and also replace a hose that
>> is leaking between the tank and pump.
>> 
>> If I’m doing that I almost wonder if it is time to just drop the tank and
>> do the reseal?
>> I think it was last done in 2010.
>> 
>> So 12 years ago.
>> This is for the 84 Westfalia
>> 
>> I need to read the relevant history again but I believe this is also a
>> replacement gas tank put in in 2010.
>> 
>> Would this require the full kit with cross bar or hose or just the
>> grommets?
>> 
>> Any recommendation on which kit to use?  Which tends to last or in my case
>> which might be the easier to install?
>> 
>> Can I say I’m not excited to figure out how to safely empty the tank and
>> store the gas!  Of course it was filled relatively recently!
>> 
>> Eric Caron
>> 84 Westfalia
>> 85 Westfalia