Fuel tanks and trims.info

jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard

617 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 23 Feb 2011, 6:00 pm

#827844

Hi Guys,how are we.
Just chasing a bit of info.
first of all.I have been looking around for a new tank for my beetle.After contacting several suppliers(all have been terrific) it seems its hard to get RHD fuel tanks.Just wondering if anyone else has succeeded in locating a new RHD Beetle tank.

Second,just personal opinion,but what type of door trim do most of you prefer eg,tmi,?

Look forward to your feedback.
Jas.

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Mr Bubble Head Insano Dub Head

829 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Feb 2011, 9:23 pm

#828802

I'm sure your not going to get a new RHD tank on these shores mabey mexico but you'll be paying for it if you ship one. Whats wrong with refinishing a second hand tank? Clean it inside and out respray the outside run a por 15 tank kit through it. even better than new. and correct to your model year.

Interior there's many options, rule of thumb you get what you pay for.

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zayus Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 2 Mar 2011, 9:45 pm

#829076

Mr Bubble Head wrote:Clean it inside and out respray the outside run a por 15 tank kit through it. even better than new.

Mr.Bubble Head, does that really work?

I am certain, my tank needs to be replaced or repaired.
But, was never sure how well a repaired tank would function.

Time to do some research on the POR 15 Tank Kit.

Thanks.

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 3 Mar 2011, 10:00 am

#829121

ive used the Por15 tank kit in my Kombi,works a treat ,bought it from Vintage 👍

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 3 Mar 2011, 3:54 pm

#829149

Is there actually a difference between LHD and RHD tanks for standard beetles?

Its been years since I've owned one but I seem to remember the bottom of the tank being pretty symmetrical like Superbugs.

Arpspasm Seriously Crusin Dubber

112 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 4 Mar 2011, 10:51 pm

#829378

Joel wrote:Is there actually a difference between LHD and RHD tanks for standard beetles?

Its been years since I've owned one but I seem to remember the bottom of the tank being pretty symmetrical like Superbugs.

I can't remember with 100% certainty but I did have my tank out recently (71 super) and I believe that it had a different shape for where the steering column passes underneath?

Edit: maybe the filler is on the other side for LHD models.

jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard

617 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 5 Mar 2011, 7:27 am

#829405

My current tank has already been through the ringer.
its got a big bit of solder on the bottom from previous owner,
then another hole filled by us,then another holed puttied up.
That is why i am chasing a new one.just always in the back of my mind

Is tmi the best trims out there?
that is manly what i hear people talking about in regards to trims.

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 5 Mar 2011, 9:51 am

#829433

for trims talk to brad down at bus and bug. he will look after you.

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 5 Mar 2011, 10:34 am

#829438

Arpspasm wrote:
Joel wrote:Is there actually a difference between LHD and RHD tanks for standard beetles?

Its been years since I've owned one but I seem to remember the bottom of the tank being pretty symmetrical like Superbugs.
I can't remember with 100% certainty but I did have my tank out recently (71 super) and I believe that it had a different shape for where the steering column passes underneath?

Edit: maybe the filler is on the other side for LHD models.

Nah fillers are on the right side regardless.
Super tanks are definately not RHD/LHD specific, they all have the indentation underneath for the steering columns on both sides and I'm pretty sure standards are the same.

Jason what makes you think you need a new tank anyway?
They hardly ever rust, the ones that do are usually on cars that have rusted far worse than the tanks have.

groovy Seriously Crusin Dubber

101 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 6 Mar 2011, 10:16 pm

#829652

webby you got my number, i have a tank if you need one

Arpspasm Seriously Crusin Dubber

112 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 7 Mar 2011, 2:44 pm

#829724

Joel wrote:Nah fillers are on the right side regardless.
Super tanks are definately not RHD/LHD specific, they all have the indentation underneath for the steering columns on both sides and I'm pretty sure standards are the same.

Cool Joel my memory was a little bit smoggy from then. Has anyone fitted one of those aftermarket spun aluminium fuel tanks?
such as

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/images/endfill.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/index.php%3FcPath%3D236_338_342&usg=__ca_Sl7L7uJQVgSPKBSnVCr-w82U=&h=500&w=500&sz=42&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=7IysAvPcfbfP5M:&tbnh=163&tbnw=163&ei=TWJ0TZn5NdPccMrWuPsC&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvw%2Baluminium%2Bfuel%2Btanks%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1600%26bih%3D747%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C112&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=464&oei=TWJ0TZn5NdPccMrWuPsC&page=1&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=109&ty=126&biw=1600&bih=747

I am considering this to tidy up the spagetti of vent hoses and the like, might be the sort of thing Jason is after?