how big is a bug fuel tank?

555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jul 2007, 8:35 pm

#600971

What are the dimensions of a 60'ish bug fuel tank? and does anyone know if you can run a fuel cell to replace it?

Cheers Stephen

napat Slammed & Awesome Dubber

77 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 9 Jul 2007, 1:05 am

#601001

40 litre :-)

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 9 Jul 2007, 8:18 am

#601020

yep 40L for 60 on standards and 42L for superbugs

-Joel

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 10 Jul 2007, 12:10 pm

#601233

really? coz I've only ever managed to get 25l in mine when I fill it up and it's a 1960 tank.

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 10 Jul 2007, 5:57 pm

#601293

is it the newer 40hp style flat top one?
or the old raised top 36hp oval style?
wouldnt have a clue what they hold but the flat top ones are def 40L
i got a 61 bug tank in my 70 and its a 40L jobbie too

-Joel

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jul 2007, 5:58 pm

#601294

there all 40 liters

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

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