I need to install a new tank .Where would be a good place to buy a new gas tank .Thanks Crazy Pete
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I need to install a new tank .Where would be a good place to buy a new gas tank .Thanks Crazy Pete
might as well put in a 16 gallon while you are there . Cip1 has a good deal.
What kine gauge?
If you can use a tubular-type fuel sender (914) they are more trouble-free.
Did the Envemo come with SB tank ?
If you can use a tubular-type fuel sender (914) they are more trouble-free.
Did the Envemo come with SB tank ?
The tubular sender from the Ghia will work fine and is cheaper then the one out of a 914, but looks entirely similar.
The benefit to the 914 sender, and the reason that they cost more (other than the Porsche part number) is that they include a sender/terminal for the "low fuel" light in the combination gauge. This is REALLY kind of a plus.
If you can source a 914 tubular sender and can afford the coin, the "low fuel" light would be a cool addition.
Luck ! !
FP
Oh, where do you live? I have three good Ghia gas tanks, you're welcome to one if you can use it, I just don't wanna ship it and you don't wanna pay for the shipping.
I'm in South Coastal Massachusetts where it's all about the clams Man . . . it's ALL about the CLAMS!
The benefit to the 914 sender, and the reason that they cost more (other than the Porsche part number) is that they include a sender/terminal for the "low fuel" light in the combination gauge. This is REALLY kind of a plus.
If you can source a 914 tubular sender and can afford the coin, the "low fuel" light would be a cool addition.
Luck ! !
FP
Oh, where do you live? I have three good Ghia gas tanks, you're welcome to one if you can use it, I just don't wanna ship it and you don't wanna pay for the shipping.
I'm in South Coastal Massachusetts where it's all about the clams Man . . . it's ALL about the CLAMS!
FP, do you know if the ghia tubular sender ( or the 914 w/low light ) will fit the CIP 14 gal gas tank and register somewhere near correctly? Same bolt pattern? Do both work with the Vintage gas gauge ( resistance wise ) for the guage to read close to right?
Thxs... yup clams & LOBSTERS here in Maine!
Doug
Thxs... yup clams & LOBSTERS here in Maine!
Doug
The Ghia will.. I suspect the 914 will too...
Pete,
You don't need a new tank, you need a new "fuel cell". Get one of them bad ass lookin square riveted jobbies tucked up under that hood. Oh, and make sure you ding it up a bit before you intall it, just for looks of course. ;)
You don't need a new tank, you need a new "fuel cell". Get one of them bad ass lookin square riveted jobbies tucked up under that hood. Oh, and make sure you ding it up a bit before you intall it, just for looks of course. ;)
I still would like to know if anyone has used the 914 sender in a VW tank.
I found 7 fuel tanks on the CIP 1 WEB site. Does anyone have the part number for the correct 16- gallon fuel tank to fit a VS?
rich, here it is, youll need the cap and gaskets and maybe some "goop" for the gaskets. i put the sending unit from old tank in and it reads empty at 9 gallons(duh), i go about 325-350 miles and fill up, usually requiring about 12 gallons with about 3 still in tank.
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D2510
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D2510
Mike, I believe the 914 sender is to long to fit in a VW tank.
May be wrong though.
~WB
May be wrong though.
~WB
Wild Bill, I think you're right.
I wonder if it would fit in a 16 gal tank.
If so, it might persuade me to get the bigger tank.
I wonder if it would fit in a 16 gal tank.
If so, it might persuade me to get the bigger tank.
Bob - Why cant you just bend the sender rod down so it will more accurately read empty condition. It might say "FULL" longer - but its the dead empty that is embarrashing.