I did mine soon after I got the van due to leaking gas when filling it up
and it was still fine 15+ years later when I sold it.
Edward.

On Sat, May 14, 2022, 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
>