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Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:50:11 -0600 (CST)
From: "Dave C. Bolen" <dbolen_at_shockwaverider_dot_com>
To: bustedebus <joe_at_bustedbus_dot_com>
cc: Bill M <wmonk_at_snet_dot_net>,  <type2_at_type2_dot_com>
In-Reply-To: <NFBBJBBHHPHOCHNJEDFAAEMODDAA.joe_at_bustedbus_dot_com>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.44.0204040744160.30363-100000_at_localhost.localdomain>
Subject: RE: [T2] shifter adjustment

Bill,

I used the napa hose when I redid my 78.

It is very stiff, but if you cut it on a bias on the tank end

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put it in hot water before installling and use plenty of your favorite
lubricant, you actually slide it around pretty well.  I also used "real"
worm gear clamps instead of the phillips head originals.  Last time I 
filled it up, I deliberately topped it off to see if it would leak.

No problems, no gas smell.

I *did* take out the ecu so I could hold the metal pipe from the
filler while I twisted it around to get on the tank.


Hope this helps, Dave


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"I'm more interested in getting it right, than being right"....dave


On Wed, 3 Apr 2002, bustedebus wrote:

> Bill,
> 
> I know that we have crossed this path in the past. Yet, I have just
> completed this job on a friends '78. The short hose from the tank to the
> metal filler pipe is a 2 1/4 hose and has a slight bend. I used a straight
> section of pipe from Napa, 2 1/4 in inside diameter, and cut it long so that
> I was able to bend it. I would also recommend cutting the tank side of the
> hose at an angle so as to not bunch it up on the rear side. All this done
> with the engine in.
> 
> What is happening with the transmission?
> 
> Joe Mitchell
> e-mail: sales_at_bustedvw_dot_com
> phone: 303-545-5084
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill M [mailto:wmonk_at_snet_dot_net]
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 8:43 PM
> To: type2_at_type2_dot_com
> Subject: [T2] shifter adjustment
> 
> 
>     The bus is finally running and I took it for a drive tonight down
> the road a little. I also put some gas in at the station. I replaced all
> the bushing
> and regreased my shifter,but can't seem to get it adjusted properly. Any
> tips on this? I also had pulled the gas tank and replaced all the hoses
> and fuel sender. The only hose I did not replace was the hose from the
> tank to the filler pipe. As everyone knows it's not available. Mine did
> look ok though. When I squished it I didn't see any cracks so I put it
> back on. When I stick my nose near the right rear vent I can faintly
> smell gas. I think! I hope the hose didn't fall apart when it got gas on
> it. I am hoping the smell is from the paint on new parts burning off.
> I"ll keep
> my fingers crossed. I want to know when one of the vendors is going to
> reproduce it.I tried the Napa hose and it didn't work and I tried to
> find something at a Marina with no luck. Oh well. I'll hope for the best.
> 
> Bill M
> Mystic,CT
> 78 Westy
> 
> 
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