fuel tank repairs

[ian_s]

i got a couple of rust holes in my diesel tank, can anyone recommend a way to fix them?

i've been told i can just fibreglass over the holes, after giving it a good clean up and wash.
or should i get it welded?

or should i just stop being tight and buy me a new one?

ian

[Rich_P]

If it's a Series fuel tank, then as far as I am aware you are not able to buy a new one.  The Series fuel tank replacements for 88-inch vehicles appear to be 90 fuel tanks!  :shock:

[Andy the Landy]

If it's a Series fuel tank, then as far as I am aware you are not able to buy a new one.  The Series fuel tank replacements for 88-inch vehicles appear to be 90 fuel tanks!  :shock:

I got a Series tank from Paddocks

[hobbit]

The right way to repair would be tank out, flush and de vapour the tank, then braise plating over the holes, just a case of how many other holes there are

But if another tank is available get that, or something that can mount into the tub if you have the room is another option

Looking at Paddocks they do them for 40.25+vat = 47.30

Personally if the tank is rusting that bad, I would go for a replacement and treat it up accordingly before fitting

[Robbo]

I repaired a tank once, I'm not doinmg that again in a hurry with out flushing fully next time.....blimey what a flash over..... :(

[mark.yellow.series.3]

If it's a Series fuel tank, then as far as I am aware you are not able to buy a new one.  The Series fuel tank replacements for 88-inch vehicles appear to be 90 fuel tanks!  :shock:

does the 90 tank fit a series???

[ukmudmaster]

A 90 tank is different to series tank. Best bet is a new tank, £50, safer as well,
Dave

[hobbit]

I repaired a tank once, I'm not doinmg that again in a hurry with out flushing fully next time.....blimey what a flash over..... :(

 :lol: Makes a nice after burner though :lol:

[Litch]

Series tanks not available new?????
The 90 style replacement tank for Series vehicles was introduced many years ago as it was simply a better design of tank. Instead of having lots of welded seams it is made up in just two sections which are then joined together, apparantly this design is easier to make and is more reliable.

I repaired a Series tank about 20-years ago but would never do it again. They are so cheap to buy new that replacement is a far better, quicker and more perminant solution.

[ian_s]

well, heres some photos of the tank
i think i'll buy a new one. purely cos i'm lazy and i know any repair is only temporary, so i'll have to buy a new tank eventually.

and as my brother pointed out, i only need to lose 1 full tank of diesel due to a split tank to make me regret trying to repair it.

[ScrumpyJack]

I know things can look worse than they are, but your tank is looking pretty bad :lol:
I would defiantly go for a new one

[blackbob]

that tanks scrap mate :(

[ian_s]

the only part that has actually been eaten away is the area around the holes, the rest of the tank appears to be just surface rust

but i'm gonna get a new one anyways

[ScrumpyJack]

the problem is the holes are look like they have formed from rust, although the rest might seem solid unless you cleeen it all up like that shiney spot above the hole, you wont know if there is any more holes forming, ditch it for an easy life.

If it's a Series fuel tank, then as far as I am aware you are not able to buy a new one.  The Series fuel tank replacements for 88-inch vehicles appear to be 90 fuel tanks!  :shock:

does the 90 tank fit a series???

Yes it does with no problems, I've got one on my Series 2. It just looks different to the  original but is a better design. But who's going to crawl aroud under to see anyway - unless you're a sad river counter :lol:  :lol:

There is one problem that I have that the sender on the 90 tank doesn't seem compatible with the fuel gauge. It goes down very fast to half way but I've still got loads in the tank. It shows nearly empty when there's about half a tank left - any ideas on that one? The gauge used to read fine with the old tank and sender unit.