Gas tank interchange question

[rayroc]

I searched for a thread on this but couldn't find one
I need a new gas tank for a 76 fuel injected bus and was wondering if a tank from a 71 would work. Thank you in advance! 🙂

[Wasted youth]

Not really.

Fuel injection gas tanks have inlet and outlet ports for the electric fuel pump and fuel rail return.

And I’m not sure, but I don’t think the actual shape of the tank is different, and I can’t recall if the fuel sender in a ‘71 gas tank is like the old tubular style, or if it’s the arm-float style.

Whatever the case, you’re better off holding out for the correct fuel tank instead of trying to dick around making one work and less you’re good at fabricating things; brazing, and welding.

[rayroc]

Definitely don't want to get into any rigging/fabricating lol thanks

[Wasted youth]

Hold out for the right tank.

Look into the Samba Photo Gallery and the Bentley to start identifying all the little differences.

Don’t get trapped into paying shipping for an incorrect gas tank because some dildo did not title their classified ad correctly and you trusted them to be right.

[rayroc]

And that'd be just my luck. Appreciate the tips these days I sure don't have time or extra money for unnecessary agrivation lol

[SGKent]

why do you need a new tank?
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[rayroc]

Bus has been sitting for the last 5 years outside at my house in a humid climate just thought the chances of rust from the humidity are high not to mention no fuel stabilizer added.

[nemobuscaptain]

[rayroc]

Yea fuel injected 1976
Motor is out already
So a carberated tank from a 71 will work??

[nemobuscaptain]

[Jetfxr69]

might as well pull it since motors out. all the vent hoses should be replaced, and the rubber filler tube and rubber inlet flange probably need to be changed too. you would hate to put engine back in, just to have tank trouble after the fact.

heres new proper style replacement.

https://www2.cip1.com/c24-211-201-075-m/

new for $250. the last used one i bought for $140 ended up having micro-holes right where the gas/water line was for years. from the outside, the tank looked good due to the rather thick factory paint on the outside. once i cleaned the inside and sanded down the outside to repaint, found several tiny holes. enough to scrap.
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[aeromech]

Keep your stock tank. Tank it to a radiator shop for a hot dip. You’ll be much better off
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[rayroc]

Called a few radiator shops 1 said they can't restore them anymore due to new dpa laws and another said they only do them in winter down months that they're too busy now will keeping trying other shops

[busdaddy]

There's always the DIY option: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=378770
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[rayroc]

Lancaster pa but willing to travel to Hershey, Harrisburg , york

[SGKent]

West York Radiator says on their web page they do gas tank cleaning. (717) 852-9454. Last one I had done here in Sacramento CA was for Colin (Amseptic) whose situation was a lot like yours on a bus he bought. Cost about $75 - $90 as I recall. If they don't do it or it is too far post back and I'll surf some more.
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[SGKent]

Also the web page for Middletown Radiator in Bird-In-Hand says they specialize in it. (717) 392-9600
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[rayroc]

Whoa calling now!!!! 🙏😀