gas tank overhaul

regis101 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject: gas tank overhaul

Greetings. Did a search. Browsed the classifieds. Searched online.

Since California is now having gas tank pressure testing as part of the Smog program, I find myself wanting to refurbish the system.

I was on ratwells site. Read the Bentley. Looked at online parts places.
All toward finding out what will need to be changed. I'm interested in the fuel filler neck. Part number 211-201-119A for the unleaded fuel nozzle at the pump. Found a place in the UK that showed a listing. Fired off an e-mail to them.

The earlier fuel neck is available. The -119 but most places show the 119A as NLA.

Anyone out there carry these?

Thanks
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Karl · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:00 am Post subject:

If is because of the built-in fill pipe restrictor, you can get around that by using the regular filler neck and replacing the plate with the restrictor style.

regis101 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:07 pm Post subject:

Mine has the restrictor as part of the rubber filler neck. The outer flange has only the tangs to grab onto the gas cap.

What part number or what years have the restrictor built into the plate?

Thanks
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regis101 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:14 pm Post subject:

From a UK site I found flange part number(s) of 221-201-131/D

I'm thinking that the -131 is one part and the -131D is another.

I'd prefer to have the OEM design. I'll see what they say.
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regis101 · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:05 pm Post subject:

http://www.vwheritage.com/vwh/VW-Camper-Van-Parts%...lateID=vwh

part #7 is what I'm thinking of?
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Mosparx · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: Re: gas tank overhaul

regis101 · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject:

The UK place has the elbow without the restrictor. wtf.

Cali does the gas cap test. They are also now doing tank pressurization.
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sofakingcool · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject:

Damn... glad i dont live in cali. Sounds nit-picky as hell Mad

regis101 · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

Move over, brother, we're coming in.
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Karl · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

I am talking about replacing the plain ring that 98% of 74? and up bay gas caps lock onto with the super rare restricter ring:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

I gave one to a guy to have them repro'ed but I have not seen a product yet. This will allow you to use the Fed version [the one available] bird beak and still pass Calif smog for the restricter test.

regis101 · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject:

I kinda thought you meant to change out the flange. That would be real nice option. Might have to rummage through the boneyard for something similar. Maybe get the OE plate and have a donor restrictor welded to it. Dunno. Just thinking.

I have to look at mine even more closely. There is a split from the small hole that the pump nozzle fits into up to what is probably the overflow. Maybe that's normal and all is well.
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ratwell · Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:58 pm Post subject:

regis101 · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:27 am Post subject:

So the bird beak style would then have two holes, I guess. One for the nozzle and the second one mimics an overflow similar to the small hole in the metal restrictor plate as shown.

Mine has a split from hole to hole. It is a straight line. Perhaps it split along the molded injection casting line.

I'm not due for another smog until Jan 09. DMV papers usually get to me around the first of Nov. I have some time. But It will be one of my summer time projects.

I'll keep looking around. Maybe busted Bus or other VW salvage yard may come up with something.

Thanks for the replies
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regis101 · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:45 am Post subject:

Here's a link sent from, old DKP driver.

www.smogcheck.ca.gov/Consumer/lpfetvideo.htm
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ratwell · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:08 am Post subject:

regis101 · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:13 am Post subject:

Cool Thanks
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:07 am Post subject:

I would think that being able to find leaded gas in CA or anywhere else would be just about as diffiicult as finding the correct "bird's beak".

regis101 · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:09 am Post subject:

It's for the visual. Arnie and his boyz don't miss a trick.
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Randy in Maine · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 9:33 am Post subject:

Well you have a lot of crafty folks out there always trying to beat you.

Wait till they take on the low riders. Then it will really get exciting.

regis101 · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

Do we have the part number(s) of the plate(s) with built-in restrictor?

I sourced a filler tube from a wet westy out of the boneyard to use for parts.
The restrictor can be separated from the gas cap flange plate. I may be able to have it modified and welded to my OE gas cap flange. Have to wait until all come apart for a looksie
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