max, that was the point I was trying to make in post. I was worried that the state cops would pull me over and see that I was using untaxed fuel (WVO), but if the tannks were ganged, unless one looked closely, it would be hard to tell. Covering for the tanks could be duplicated and changed to accomodate the additional tank. Otherwise, the trunk would look like stock.
--- On Fri, 3/4/11, max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com> wrote:
> From: max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Additional Fuel Tanks
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 5:46 PM
>
> You could make a tank to fit right behind the orginal one
> and not lose much space at all. I would love to have a extra
> 10 gallon tank right there just in case diesel gets hard to
> get, or fill up extra when you find a good price. Hey, I
> just finished my rear brake pads. You guys never told me how
> easy they are to replace. My car sure had uneven wear. Dust
> and mud maybe? How about the fronts are they as easy? Max
> ---
> >
> > Who wants to lose trunk space because they switch to
> WVO? Not I. It would be painful to lose half or all of my
> trunk space for a second tank.
> >
> > So Nate you're saying these were made by Mercedes? And
> maybe I can still buy one for a 123 new? And for $45- I
> guess this is a used one? What is the IIRC? That's
> exactly what my mechanic told me -- they used the unused
> side well of the trunk. So I'm looking for a factory
> accessory fuel tank -- thanks!! knowing the name of the part
> will help find it.
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com,
> "Nate" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Many places made up Aluminum tanks , some
> replaced the spare tire and are *very* sought after by folks
> who don't think much , others are of varying sizes and some
> fill most of the trunk .
> > >
> > > I *think* what the original poster was thinking
> of , was the factory accessory spare fuel tanks that were
> steel , painted red and designed to use the un used side
> well of the trunk , these are very nice indeed
> > > and still made , I saw an add for one last year ,
> about $45 IIRC .
> > >
> > > Once in a while I see these in older Volvos too
> .
> > >
> > > I'd think one would be handy for a dual tank
> system as you only need a little bit of Diesel fuel ,to
> start up on in cold weather , right ? .
> > >
> > > -Nate
> > >
> >
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