tank question... [Archive] - VW Caddy (AKA VW Rabbit Pickup) Forum

mossrite

11-01-2004, 10:53 AM

Below is a couple pictures of a fuel cell on my daily driver. When I fill it up, it carrys about 21-22 gallons. I've only seen 2 types of tanks (i know there is more original models) this one and the std smaller. My thoughts are that this tank was an option when buying a new caddy from the factory. Does anyone have any vw knowledge about this issue[?];)

http://www.bust-it-out.com/tank/tank.jpg
http://www.bust-it-out.com/tank/tank1.jpg
http://www.bust-it-out.com/tank/tank2.jpg
http://www.bust-it-out.com/tank/tank3.jpg

P4ulo

11-01-2004, 07:50 PM

Bloody hell that thing is a monster!!!!!
I bet when you fill it up, the back is lowered a good couple of inches? lol.

11-01-2004, 09:12 PM

I have no knowledge of these[:I] and although I have heard of them, this is the first ive seen[:p]

To me, it looks aftermarket, and NOT a VW part!

Diesel

11-01-2004, 09:38 PM

I've heard of them too. You must only have to fill up every thousand miles or so!

mossrite

12-01-2004, 01:59 AM

I fill up once a month, it's great![:p]

Anyone in the u.s.a. have any "old timer" knowledge;) was this an option in the u.s.? I've seen 5 fuel cells from caddys, and 3 where of this type... if it is aftermarket then it was a popular mod for sure[:o)]

mossrite

12-01-2004, 02:03 AM

oh, by the way, i've never seen one of these tanks on a sport! although i've seen only one caddysport:(

Darth Garry

12-01-2004, 04:45 AM

I want one!!!! On the three trucks I've owned, they all have had the smaller one. I would give my left pinky toe for one of those monstosities!

Garry

Diesel

12-01-2004, 10:12 AM

Gary- It probably wouldn't be that hard to make one out of some 3003 T14 sheet aluminum....

Darth Garry

12-01-2004, 07:27 PM

Oh yeah.

Garry

mossrite

13-01-2004, 01:22 AM

so far the score is: 0/2UK and 1/3US

anyone else ever see these? and know where they came from?

P4ulo

13-01-2004, 02:23 AM

There's a place up the road from me called:
"The VW Caddy Fuel Cell Factory"
They have been producing these for ages.
They cost £35 and are made from reinforced kevlar.
They also export to the USA for an additional £10.

P4ulo

13-01-2004, 02:24 AM

NOT REALLY!!!!!
:D:D:D:D

Darth Garry

13-01-2004, 02:35 AM

You almost had me p4ulo!!! You aren't my arch-nemisis without reason!

Garry

storm81

13-01-2004, 03:12 AM

Fortunately im not quite that stupid, you should have let it run a bit paul, anyone spot anything different today?

thepedster

13-01-2004, 06:26 AM

quote:Originally posted by storm81

Fortunately im not quite that stupid, you should have let it run a bit paul, anyone spot anything different today?

youve bought another 'Rocco [8D]

and no, I have never seen a caddy sport a tan kthat big before!!!

mossrite

13-01-2004, 08:51 AM

UK: 0/4 US: 1/4 [:o)]

Iowa Caddy

10-02-2004, 09:21 AM

By pure coincidence, I just saw this listing on eBay for a "21+ gallon fuel (petrol) tank pulled from a vw pickup". I remembered reading this discussion last week and thought I should post it for the possible benefit of the readers of this site. The auction ends Feb-13-04 22:25:25 PST, and is currently at $165 US, with 5 bids.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6763&item=2459019552

I just discovered this great website last week - spent hours trying to read everything. (I have 3 Caddy's, '84 GTi, '79 Mk 1 'Rocco, and '87 Mk2 16V 'Rocco.) I'm especially interested in following the installation of the A2/A3 front subframe/mounts in an A1 - more posts, please, Admin!

Cosmic

13-02-2004, 01:47 PM

nice

LuckDrgnAeon

13-02-2004, 01:57 PM

Isn't that moss's listing on eBay?