1966 fuel guage leak at top

[Frodge]

My neighbors 66 is leaking at the top center near that small grommet where the cable attaches? Is there a kit for this?

[glutamodo]

You mean the sending unit?

You can get a new base gasket for it. I recommend rubber for this, not cork.

Original 60s VDO tank sending units had a rubber boot around the operating lever which are well known for leaking on a full tank. This is installed as part of the production process and you cannot replace them.

Magura brand tank sending units have an internal O-ring for the operating lever. If the lever has a set screw you can remove the sender, and go in and change the O ring out. If not, you're SOL.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672803

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=231562
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[Frodge]

Thanks!