Date:         Sun, 13 Nov 2005 08:53:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85L gas tank was Re: dealer for some South African parts
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <43769162.2080205@cox.net>
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You're right Ken did have 22+ Gallon 2WD tanks. I almost bought one
afew years back but it would not fit my air cooled van (because of the
BA6 aux heater). The ones Ken had were made by Winkler, and were all
black (not silver like this one - so it could indeed be a different
manufacturer). Instalation required moving back one of the
crossmembers at the rear of the tank a few inches. I'd have loved to
have more capacity but there was no way I was giving up my heat.

Now I'm in a syncro so this tank is not an option, although I may one
day get around to installing the belly tank I have for under the
sliding door...

Chris

On 11/12/05, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> These SA 22 gal tanks were available here at least 6 years ago. Ken at
> Vanagain sold them for a while. He may still. They replace the 2wd
> stock tank with one that is longer in the rear but otherwise the same.
> It requires minor cutting and welding to the body since the rear tank
> support bracket has move back to allow the longer tank to fit. The US
> price used to be in the ~$700 range.
>
> Mark
>
> Jeff Oxroad wrote:
>
> >In a message dated 11/12/2005 5:28:03 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> >kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes:
> >
> >
> >
> >>>Bah, 85 liter fuel tank....but not for Syncros.  :(
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >
> > .............
> >
> >I think if the tank is 430 Euros that translates to $503  approximately.
> >
> >All calculations subject to change because I'm not too bright.
> >
> >I really haven't heard much talk of these larger gas tanks. But maybe I've
> >just missed it. And tha't not to say I have the kind of Euros a guy needs to
> >affrod one.
> >
> >Best,
> >Jeff
> >83.5 Westy
> >LA, CA
> >
> >
> >
>