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Hi,sorry if in wrong section but didnt know where to put it so out it here and it alternative forum.
Does anyone know where I could source the above please?am looking to buy a second hand tank but the above part is missing and wondered if I could source one with your help please ?
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Peter Gunzl....he does speak english.

http://www.vwbusshop.de/

or perhaps Steve at Gasure

http://www.gasure.co.uk/

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They arent essential - i havent got one on mine....
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ringo wrote:They arent essential - i havent got one on mine....
The one offered to me has a hole where it should be so what would i put it in place ahev you got something to cover the hole where it should go ringo?
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should be able to make up a cover for it ?
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Arh! I see......the gauge bit doesn't actually block the hole, it is the float mechanism body that mounts and blocks the hole.
As James suggests, this requires something fabricating, 5mm plate? with appropriate mounting holes AND 'O' ring seal for the recess in the tank.

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thanks guys for your help.
and a big thanks to spannerboy and James76 hopefully should be the owner of this once the deal has gone through-yipppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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