Hi guys,
I’m considering replacing the fuel tank in the very near future (before the good weather arrives!) as there is a smell of petrol fumes in the boot and I’ve already replaced/checked everything else (pipes, pump etc) in the boot.
Have you any recommendations as to who the best supplier of the fuel tank would be - SNG, Robey etc?
Any advice/recommendations would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance, Richard
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1950 XK120
1965 S1 E Type DHC (ex 2 BBC)
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
1965 S1 E Type DHC (ex 2 BBC)
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
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#2 Re: Fuel tank
Talk to Andy Rayner at hutsons motor company
1965 series 1 ots
1972 triumph spitfire
2016 Caddy van
1972 triumph spitfire
2016 Caddy van
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#3 Re: Fuel tank
Thanks, will do.
Cheers, Richard
Cheers, Richard
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1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
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#4 Re: Fuel tank
Most OTS boots seem to have a whiff of petrol in them in my experience with old or new tanks.
Bill S1 3.8 OTS.
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#5 Re: Fuel tank
Thanks Bill
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Perhaps I’ll leave it for the time being.
Cheers, Richard
Perhaps I’ll leave it for the time being.
Cheers, Richard
1950 XK120
1965 S1 E Type DHC (ex 2 BBC)
1989 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet
1965 S1 E Type DHC (ex 2 BBC)
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#6 Re: Fuel tank
I removed mine last year and it had rusted through at the bottom, the only think stopping the fuel leaking out was the bituminous pad under the tank that had sort of bonded to the bottom
Ian
Ian
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1972 triumph spitfire
2016 Caddy van
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#7 Re: Fuel tank
New tank, then use JIC pipe fittings throughout the boot. There are suitable adaptors available that allow connectiions to tank and pump. After that there shouldn't be any appreciable fuel smells. Not original but far safer.
Al
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