I'm with Adam: 250 miles is not far enough: I like to do my 200 mile rest
breaks some where other than the gas station: I like stream crossings or
such like places. I would truly like to get 500 miles on a fill up.

Skidad. ..

-----Original Message-----
From: Bulley [mailto:gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 12:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Gas tank capacity

I recall the same. Something to do with having to modify the front tranny
mount to lower the tranny nose 1.5" or something to that effect. But heck,
if you REALLY hate to stop for gas...

Personally, I find the 220-250 mile range perfect for rest stops and
stretch breaks. My Jetta TD goes 450-500, but I wasn't issued a 7.5 hour
bladder.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
Corporate Communications Counselors
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Mount Olive, NC USA
877.658.1278 tollfree

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-----Original Message-----
From:   Brent Christensen [SMTP:bpchristensen1@home.com]
Sent:   Wednesday, May 03, 2000 3:00 PM
To:     Bulley; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        RE: Gas tank capacity

I seem to recall a recent post by Mark Drillock on this subject, and from
his post it sounded like a MAJOR undertaking to mount a Syncro tank in a
2wd.  Something about the height of the engine and transmission, etc.

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Bulley
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 11:18 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Gas tank capacity

It is possible (with some shade-tree engineering) to mount the syncro tank
into the 2wd body. Further, there are after-market tank co.'s that make box
tanks that fit under you van floor. You could conceivably use un-used space
in the interior of the van for a LARGE tank, and drive cross the USA
non-stop. Maybe.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett
Corporate Communications Counselors
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Mount Olive, NC USA
877.658.1278 tollfree

"I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses
herein and herein contained, et cetera, et cetera . . . fax mentis
incendium gloria culpum, et cetera, et cetera . . . memo bis punitor
delicatum!" It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal!      -Wonka

-----Original Message-----
From:   Adam Puzerewski [SMTP:puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM]
Sent:   Wednesday, May 03, 2000 2:01 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Gas tank capacity

Has anyone adapted their fuel tank(s) so that you hold more than the
standard tank?   I am getting  about 250 a tank, and that just is not far
enough.  Any help is appreciated.

Adam Puzerewski
81 westy