Fuel tank fabraction dreaming

0cean · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject: Fuel tank fabraction dreaming

So my wondering mind has stumbled on a question for you fellow vanagon people. Are there any alternatives for placement of a fuel tank in a Synco? Let’s say you disregard the keeping it 100% original idea, and when to town on a full tilt fabrication kick. Where could you place a tank that is custom made?

My first thought was the sides of the frame in between the front and rear wheels. (The area where the propane usually sits) Could you have two tanks running down the sides hooked together? How would a fuel sending unit work in this configuration?

Any ideas?
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Howesight · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:41 pm Post subject:

Hey Ocean:

I few people have made aluminum auxiliary tanks for their syncros, including Alaric. Would you keep the stock tank as well or try to replace it altogether?

Check the search.
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0cean · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:06 pm Post subject:

I was thinking of replacing and turning the stock location into storage for house batteries.

goffoz · Samba Member Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486

I've thought about this a few times, even had one of our local offroad fab shops "Carnage offroad" Very Happy

take a look at it.
They build nice aluminum multi tank systems for extended offroad touring,
...in big #" gas-guzzler jeeps.
They concluded...
Its totally possible to add tanks and armor under the center of the van, but the concensus is that this is very vunerable to damage offroad.
These, mostly jeep and Toy guys concluded that VW put the tank in a really good place...although they're all sure the engine is Wrong Rolling Eyes

So any good fab shop can do it for you ...does it suit your needs
R39o will call this BS. Rolling Eyes

Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

Measure up where you want the tank to fit---
Nothing really has to be fabricated.
Fuel cells of all sizes are available in all kinds of places---
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BenT Syncro · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Fuel tank fabraction dreaming

noganav · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:25 am Post subject:

The stock tank in a Syncro uses space super efficiently. That whole awkward space gets filled up with fluid.

Why not put the house batteries under the van?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=517462
http://peacevans.com/pv-battery-tray.html

If not this kit, then maybe a giant deep cycle up where the spare used to go?

Terry Kay · Banned Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331

Benny,

If the tanks are coming from SA, the shipping will be really crazy.

I quoted a guy in Aus.for a set of split coolant pipes--they could only go Fed-Ex or UPS--too big for the PO to ship.

It was like $300.00 and some change--really nuts.

I know SA isn't Aus., but it sure is close enough that I think the shipping would be expensive.

Think non-imported fuel cells.
Bottom line might be more reasonable--plus self sealing if you want.
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BenT Syncro · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:34 pm Post subject:

0cean · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:39 pm Post subject:

[quote]The stock tank in a Syncro uses space super efficiently. That whole awkward space gets filled up with fluid.
Why not put the house batteries under the van?]

I’m leaning in that direction. It seems like the easiest and best option

danfromsyr · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:10 pm Post subject:

if you go the Syncro fuel tank route, note that you'll need to lower the engine & Trans about 2" to accomodate the tank..

there is a thread where people have sunk a battery box up over the transmission w/o messing with the oem 2wd location.
one could take this idea to the floor just inside the sliding door with a cut out and drop in from above battery box.. would make service much more pleasant, but needs to be a nice sealed job of course..

for shipping overseas.. check out SHIPNEX who nearly cut the shipping costs in half for a Split bus circus tent to UK. they subcontract from DHL who gave me the bigger quote.. so I dunno.. but worth a mention.
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noganav · Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject:

I think he is starting with a Syncro, and asking about deleting the stock tank.

insyncro · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 7:33 am Post subject:

BenT Syncro · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:15 am Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:27 am Post subject:

The classifieds tank is just one example....I have no interest in it.

Alaric's tanks are US made and $400.

Ian's tanks are beautiful, but, as I have shipped from SA before, doubt you will be able to offer them at $400 shipped, from SA and than, shipped to the buyer in the States.

FYI, if you are offering these tanks as a group buy or trying to scrounge up more buyers for them, the classifieds is where to do so.
Any for sale and commercial posts to Samba forums threads is not allowed and will be removed.
I know as I have just spoken to the MODs and owner about this in length recently.

Place a classifieds ad and reference away Wink

insyncro · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

BenT Syncro · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:57 am Post subject:

insyncro · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:03 am Post subject:

NO, that classifieds tank seems to be a one off.
I haven't explored it at all.
I know a few with Alaric's tank and they like them.

Anyone interested in info about or to purchase should contact him directly.
He has many threads in these forums and posts often.

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Coming sooner or later to FAS -

http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories...pyxvny9KSM
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