HELP V8 Quattro

[Per Lindgren]

The 2wd Vanagons eat fuel tanks for breakfast, lunch & dinner! Water and dirt
collect on top of those, causing them to rust out. Either that, or stupid
quickylube nitwits putting the jack under the tank.

PerL (ex-Vanagon owner)
92 Cab 2.3



Ameer Antar wrote:

> I keep hearing about gas tanks needing replacement. The only car I've ever
> done that to was a '65 MGB...35 yrs old. Why are these young Audi's falling
> victim? Is it only certain models? What can be done to prevent failure? Gas
> tanks are real expensive, and I'd hate to try a used one if needed. You
> never know what you get when it's used...Thanks.
>
> -ameer
>
> At 03:23 PM 11/14/2000 , you wrote:
> >      I'm really considering selling my car.  This is retarded.  $650 for
> >a new fuel tank, and 5+ hours labor.  I can only find one used one
> >locally, but that's 150 miles away.  I love the car, but I think I might
> >be as happy with something a little cheaper to fix, and something with
> >more readily available parts.  If anyone wants my car to buy or trade,
> >make an offer.  If you have words of advise or encouragement, those are
> >welcome too.  I would just be happier if I drove the car more then it
> >sits.
> >
> >Theron J. Bliss
> >Massachusetts
> >1990 V8 Quattro
> >196,000 miles
> >Lago Blue, Grey Connolly leather
> >
> >http://sites.netscape.net/theronbliss/homepage