1975 VW Beetle FI Fuel Tank - Will it fit?

TSFR

Hello everyone, I'm on a fact finding mission and need to know if the 1975 VW Beetle FI fuel tank will fit in the standard Manxter 2+2 dune buggy.
When my build starts I'm going with a Subaru drive train and need a fuel return line.

Can I use a Super Beetle fuel tank or is it a completely different size?

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BL3Manx · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:28 am Post subject:

You may already know about it but there's a forum on this specifically for the Manxters

http://www.meyersmanx.info/forum/

TSFR · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:23 am Post subject:

streetbuggy8804 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:17 pm Post subject:

What is the turn around time they gave you between deposit and when it will be ready for pick up?

TSFR · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject:

6-8 weeks
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jsturtlebuggy · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:35 pm Post subject:

Yes a STD Beetle FI fuel tank will fit. A Super Beetle fuel tank will not. It is different dimensions.
You can have someone install another fitting on a Non fuel injection tank. It may be cheaper then buying a fuel injection tank.

The only stock fuel tanks I will recommend are the ones that Wolfsburg West sells. They do not have a tank for fuel injection.

This is the new site www.manxclub.com
I have some of my build/rebuild of my Manxter Dual Sport there.
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didget69 · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:01 pm Post subject:

GS guy · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:48 am Post subject:

I'll confirm that digit.

I've got an original std. Beetle EFI tank and it does have a couple of differences from a non-EFI. Namely, the return inlet next to the standard outlet, and inside there is a box-like enclosure around these two ports about 6" square (give or take) and a couple of inches high? It's open on top, and IIRC has small gaps (or other openings) between the box walls and bottom of tank - so it can still draw fuel when it gets below the height of the box walls. A simple small baffle chamber to keep fuel around the pick-up.

I don't have a pick of the internal baffle-box, but here's the bottom of the tank:

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didget69 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:39 am Post subject:

Thanks Jeff: you were probably the person the mentioned this on forum before. It's why I tracked down an FI tank for a CIS build.

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TSFR · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject:

Just so I know for sure, will the 12 gallon tank fit under the hood of the Manxter kit?

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jsturtlebuggy · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:24 pm Post subject:

No, It will not fit it is to tall.

If you are looking for a larger fuel tank. Get a hold of Tom of "Tom & Kathleen" he has a custom made Stainless Steel tank in Kathleen's Manxter.
On the Australian Manx Club Gallery site it shows it.
Bruce Meyers Yellow Manxter has the same type of tank made out of aluminum. Both of these tanks were made in the USA.
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TSFR · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:00 pm Post subject:

Will do! Thanks for the information!
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RedBaronofRedBud · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:20 am Post subject:

TSFR · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 4:30 am Post subject:

I called and talked to Nate @ TKM because Brad is still in AUS. He actually did tell me they had made them and was supposed to call me back yesterday with some details about making more. I'm Sure he got busy and I'm hoping to hear from him today. He did say 15 gallons and EFI setup so it should be perfect. He also added they were in the process of redoing the website which is why the tank was no longer listed.
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Tom_Kathleen · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:29 am Post subject:

jsturttlebuggy/TSFR - here is a link http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=3449 to the details of the American made AL & SS fuel tanks. Tom
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TSFR · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks again Tom! I updated info there as well but, TurnKey said they should produce/acquire more of the 15GL tanks. I spoke with Nate today who said he would talk it over with Brad when he gets stateside. I will keep everyone informed when I find something out.
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wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5...p;start=20

In the thread above, Joecoolcustoms posted some tank modifications to the underside to improve fuel capacity....wouldnt be much more difficult to add an extra port to the underside. If you had the room it would be nice to add some fuel capacity at the same time.

TSFR · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:10 pm Post subject:

Honestly, it depends on how much this tank from TKM ends up costing me.
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andk5591 · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 5:47 am Post subject:

Not hi-jacking, but a question about the FI tanks. The purpose of the baffle is ???
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SBD · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:13 am Post subject:


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