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Gromzilla Samba Member

Joined: April 29, 2023 Posts: 44 Location: Aromas, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:47 am Post subject: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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Newbie here, 1970 baywindow bus. I’m in the process of taking out the gas tank on my 1970 bus that’s been sitting for almost 30 years. I’m having a really hard time getting the gas filler tube connection off of the gas tank so that I can pull it out, it’s really stuck on. Any suggestions? Would it be OK if I cut it off? See picture below to see where it is sticking. Thanks
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Vangabonders Samba Member

Joined: January 15, 2013 Posts: 174 Location: Chattanooga TN
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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It's probably stuck on some rust, if you fight with it enough it will come loose _________________ 73 tintop to poptop westfalia (Frankenbus) |
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Gromzilla Samba Member

Joined: April 29, 2023 Posts: 44 Location: Aromas, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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Vangabonders wrote: |
It's probably stuck on some rust, if you fight with it enough it will come loose |
I’ve been fighting with it like crazy and it just won’t budge. Is there something I can spray on it or would cutting it off be OK? |
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bsairhead Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2008 Posts: 4495 Location: viroqua wi.
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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Saws all or hack saw it. Careful you don't cut metal. |
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KTPhil  Samba Member

Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 35919 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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Install it with some "spa lube" or other hi-temp silicone grease to keep it a little slippery. |
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Shonandb  Samba Member

Joined: January 12, 2019 Posts: 2070 Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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I had good luck using a tire iron. I used a small piece of plywood against the tank so it wouldn't dent and used a long tire iron to pry the hose off. _________________ *******************************
76 Westy with a 2.5L Subaru SOHC + Vanagon (010) Automatic Transaxle
Build & Trip Thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=758760
Previous 1973 Panel Bus:
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dodger tom  Samba Member

Joined: March 25, 2013 Posts: 1922 Location: Central Coast, CA, but we're all still Ukrainian and Californian
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:09 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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loosen up the clamp on the right.
spray both ends with kroil or pb blaster. wait. spray again.
twist and shout.
i wouldn’t cut it until i’d confirmed i could get a replacement. _________________ 1978 Champaign Edition 2 Westfalia
Would never find the time to keep up another classic air-cooled. |
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Vangabonders Samba Member

Joined: January 15, 2013 Posts: 174 Location: Chattanooga TN
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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Gromzilla wrote: |
Vangabonders wrote: |
It's probably stuck on some rust, if you fight with it enough it will come loose |
I’ve been fighting with it like crazy and it just won’t budge. Is there something I can spray on it or would cutting it off be OK? |
cut it off and replace it with this
https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_26392...1125D.html _________________ 73 tintop to poptop westfalia (Frankenbus) |
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busdaddy Samba Member

Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 52823 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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A hose hook is handy there, get under the edge and work your way around to unstick it:
Unbolt and remove the filler neck from around the gas cap, everything's easier when it's out of the way. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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Gromzilla Samba Member

Joined: April 29, 2023 Posts: 44 Location: Aromas, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2023 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: Remove the gas filler tube? |
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Shonandb wrote: |
I had good luck using a tire iron. I used a small piece of plywood against the tank so it wouldn't dent and used a long tire iron to pry the hose off. |
That was the key, I was able to get it off. Thanks for the advice. |
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