The local boneyard had a 300D a ffew years ago and I grabbed the tank from it for $20; I'd intended to "gang" it with the original tank using threaded rod. I believe this is possible, though I have not done it yet. (I barely have time for a bladder break between 1K mile jaunts ;-), I'm so busy.)
--- On Fri, 3/4/11, bgiovan@cavtel.net <bgiovan@cavtel.net> wrote:
> From: bgiovan@cavtel.net <bgiovan@cavtel.net>
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Additional Fuel Tanks
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 2:13 PM
> That's why I always wear my astronaut
> diaper.
>
> Ben near Detroit.
>
> On 3/4/2011 12:32 PM, BStromsoe wrote:
> > Two 5 gallon fuel tanks from Costco or Walmart or
> Kragens will fit on
> > each side in the well if you just want to carry around
> fuel - which I
> > do if I am traveling in the boondocks. But most of the
> time I can get
> > 500 miles on a tank and there are a lot of fill up
> spots in a 500 mile
> > range. My other constraint is that someone will need
> to pit stop to
> > discharge their bladder at the 350 mile range, so the
> idea of me
> > making at 1000 mile run without stopping at a station
> is ridiculous
> > anyway.
> > brian from la verne, ca
> >
> >
> >
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> > *From:* longhairedhippieartist <dezski@pacbell.net>
> > *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > *Sent:* Fri, March 4, 2011 4:47:59 AM
> > *Subject:* [diesel_mercedes] Re: Additional Fuel
> Tanks
> >
> > 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
>
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.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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