petrol tank rot.
well I am gutted, just got the warm up regulator sorted, and thought I was in for some happy motoring.... but no..
the petrol tank has now rotted through and started leaking all over the place. on closer inspection the tank guard is even worse than the tank.. so that will need to go too.
I have a spare tank in good condition but its only got the connector for the offside saddle tank.
questions:
can I get away without replacing the tank guard? just using the straps to hold the tank in place?
if so what would you do with the fuel pump? re-site it to somewhere a little less exposed? and would this pass the mot?
is it possible to replace the exisiting tank completely with a more durable race/offroad version? and what other implications does this have? I have had a look at some on www.rallydesign.co.uk and they do a 32 gallon fuel cell but the filler is in the wrong place and there seems to be no fuel guage fitting.
I am looking for the most cost effective, but quality repair/replace job. what do you guys think?
I think that some member had his fuel tank repaired/recoated. The plastic tank conversion from MB retails at something like € 1,000 so it is not cost effective.
Use the search function. It must be somewhere in this forum.
It is hard to find sound used tanks....harder if you want one with two saddle tank ports.ignore the nearside saddle tank and fit the good tank you already have..if you are offroading a deflector panel is a must but easy to fabricate one from mild steel or aluminum checker plate..make sure the straps have the compression springs fitted to absorb the odd scrape and cushion the blow.......
the pump is very exposed without the tin guard in front of it.secured with cable ties in a plastic container is one way to go on a short term basis.did you sell your folding seats?..I see AdrianG asking under Parts Wanted is asking.....
try "fuel tank re-nu" on google. this is a franchised repair process which can repair quite large holes & rusting in fuel tanks & pipework. there is also a lifetime warranty with this.
hi all
I spent quite a bit of time draining the tank down and trying to get most of the fuel lines undone, then got totally freaked out by spending all my time flat on my back under 2.5 tons of steel an inch from my face.
It was on its wheels so it wouldnt drop, but my paranoia got the better of me.
so a call to class cars in wingham (kent) the same guys who did my cylinder head last january got me all sorted out.
the spare tank saved me a fortune, and a few new hose clips and a fuel hose didnt cost much, so total cost for the tank swap was £273.63 including a full tank of petrol to make sure it didnt leak.
hats off to class cars for saving the day once again.
James.
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thanks for the info,
I need to get this sorted tomorrow, so I am going to put the spare tank in without the tank guard for now and maybe get one fabricated later. will take some photos and let you see the state of the problem.
the fuel pump will be exposed to the elements without the tank guard. should I worry about this if I am not offroading?