Volkswagen T3 Fuel Tank

13 Nov 2015

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While working under my VW T3 fuel tank I unintentionally scratched it with the zip of my jacket.
Then I could smell fuel and saw a drop under the tank.
I touched it wondering where it came from and it started to drop more and more...
Ok... so under the dirt it was clear that my tank was leaking and that I had to replace it.

I bought a new tank (probably from China) from Ebay in Germany for around 120 Chf with shipping.
Good to know: The filler diameter is different between -1984 and 1984+ models.

Replacing the tank is not that hard.
I did it on my parking lot. It should be much easier on a lift tho.

Here are links to good how-to replace VW Vanagon Fuel Tank:
1)
http://www.vanagain.com/drop-and-reinstall-a-gas-tank-on-a-2wd-vanagon/

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3) https://vwt25.blog/2016/05/03/replacing-the-fuel-tank/

Here you can see the leak under my VW Transporter T3 fuel tank:
VW Transporter T3 fuel tank leak
This is the new tank with under-body seal:
vw vanagon fuel tank seal

Here is a drawing of the Volkswagen fuel tank hoses:
VW Vanagon Transporter T3 T25 Fuel Hoses

Another one: