Jetta TDI as Toad and daily Driver

[fl_bluebird_1983]

You might consider setting up some kind of filter with the pump,
there is the possibility of picking up debris from the steel tank in
bird. Mine seems to have rusticles in the neck of the tank, I
wouldn't want that in my new VW. I don't know if the filter system is
as forgiving as in the bird.

Thanks
Bruce Campbell
Clearwater, FL
83'FCSB
"Blue Skies"
formerly "Rainbow Chaser", darn those stripes are hard to get
off "sorry Arley!"






--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Beatty" <beattyd@y...>
wrote:
> Thanks Steve for the advise.
>
> Another website I found that is for a company in the
> local Seattle area that promotes BioDiesel use is
> http://www.greencarco.com/ I dream of getting a
> second VW TDI but this time make it a New Beetle
> with the advantage of wide entry doors for this wide
> body of mine.
>
> But to keep this Post related to the Wanderlodge....
> I will thank you for the tip about the electric fuel
> pump to add to the BlueBird Fuel system. I would
> like to really see if way to make fool-proof to use
> with a hose out the side of the BlueBird that I can
> just park the Toad Vehicle next to and pump away.
> If convenient to use then I will more likely use
> the fuel transfer system.
>
> Dave Beatty
> 1983 FC35SB (BirdCage)
> 2000 Jetta TDI GL
> Federal Way, Washington
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, steve wicker Hi Dave,
>
> Good choice for the Jetta. I've been thinking of getting one for
> just a daily driver here. As for transferring fuel, I would think
> the quickest and most flexible way would be to get an aftermarket
> cheap electric fuel pump, attach a hose and feed it down your
filler
> tube. Hook it to 12Volts (possibly w/ jumper cables?) and let 'er
> rip. Not sure how long it would take to fill it up, though.
> That would depend on the size of the pump. This way you wouldn't
> have to mount a separate tank. However, if you're looking for a
more
> permanent installation, let the other guys recommend something.
> Have your seen the veggie oil conversion kits they're selling for
> small cars and motorhomes now? Check it out at http://www.greasecar.com .
> I've seen a few they've made for big motorcoaches with 100 gallon
> tanks for holding the oil.
>
> Steve
>
> Dave Beatty <beattyd@> wrote:
> Well I made a plunge into a 2000 Jetta TDI
> 5 speed manual (Turbo Diesel) to setup as
> my Toad in place of the LandRover that was
> costing me too much to keep running (that
> is a different story).
>
> See photo below at the dealer of my TOAD.
>
> http://www.davidwbeatty.com/photos/Autos/Tail.jpg
>
> With the first tank of diesel consumed in my
> 2000 Jetta TDI, to my delight I got 45.6 MPG
> and I was driving mostly in the city with AC
> running. On the open road, I would expect
> over 50 mpg since Volkswagen claims
> 30 city / 45 hiway. With my annual mileage
> of 18000 I will be saving over $1700 per year
> in Fuel cost over the cost of driving the
> LandRover. I can definitely use the $$$ to
> keep my Bird on the road as retirement days
> approach.
>
> My question to the Team is:
>
> Is there a simple way to transfer around 10
> gallons at a time from my 265 gallon Wanderlodge
> to my Jetta ? This would allow me to buy diesel
> when price is lower and help keep my Wanderlodge
> Diesel in a fresher state.
>
> Thanks for the help....
>
> Dave Beatty
> 83 FC35SB (BirdCage)
> Federal Way, Washington State
>
>
>
>
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