Jetta TDI as Toad and daily Driver

[Dave Beatty]

Another great idea.

Seems like the "T: in the Birds fuel line with
a valve and hose to fuel up the VW" should work
well and does not require much cost.

I will ask the repair shop that does my LOFF (Lube
Oil Filters) about this option next time I go in
for a LOFF.

Thanks to all again and again and again.

Dave Beatty
1983 FC35SB (Birdcage)
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GL TDI
Federal Way, Washington State
beattyd at yahoo dot com



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jack & Donna Smith"
From: "Jack & Donna Smith"
Date: Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:24 pm
Subject: Re: Jetta TDI as Toad and daily Driver

Well, Dave, I had a setup similar to what you are asking, but I did it
backwards. (Seems like I do a lot of things this way, according to my
Wife)!

My Toad is a Jeep CJ model. I replaced the mechanical pump with an
electric, and then added a second electric pump in the rear, near the
tank. I ran a rubber gas hose from the front fuel pump to the carb.
One day when the Bird was empty, I simply pulled the Jeep alongside,
and unhooked the gas hose from the carb, and stuck it into the Birds
tank, and turned the key on. (I can do this because our Bird has that
mighty 391 Ford engine)! This takes a few minuits, but I usually have
a few things to do anyway.
But you get the idea, In fact, put a "T: in the Birds fuel line with
a valve and hose to fuel up the VW. This is assuming your Bird has a
simple fuel setup like my Jeep..
Jack Smith
1973FC31
In 102 digree SoCal..


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Beatty" 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