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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Andy. on March 23, 2006, 22:29:20

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 23, 2006, 22:29:20

I'm wanting to remove and sell my fuel tank guard.

Can anyone tell me who has perhaps recently fitted one if the rear bumper has to come off?
I think I'll have to drop the anti-roll link bar though?

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: bullfrog on March 23, 2006, 22:43:33

I know someone who is after one and I dont think he is bothered too much about the make. ( I am)
I will PM him and ask for you.

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Damonski on March 23, 2006, 22:45:27

Mine was a southdown guard, i had to drop the arb, and remove the rear bumper.

The southdown guard attaches to the two towbar bolt positions behind the bumper and the two on the rear chassis legs.

If its anything like the southdown have a jack on the leading edge cos Id guess it would be damn heavy.

Southdown Fitting to my Disco (http://www.cheshirelandroverclub.org/photos/thumbnails.php?album=38)

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 23, 2006, 22:45:31

Hopefully to be removed this weekend if the wife does'nt give birth first.

Nothing wrong with the make, it's a good solid tank guard.

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Mace on March 23, 2006, 23:36:05

Blimey Andy, your wifes mothers day will be eventfull no matter what. Actually, get her to give you a hand and you'll definately be down the hospital by lunch time. :lol:  Fingers crossed and good luck  :D

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 23, 2006, 23:46:39

Cheers.

Been at the hospital all day. The baby has turned and is now in the breech position, not totally good news but scan revealed all is still well.

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: bullfrog on March 24, 2006, 01:02:30

Whens it due ?
We (well the wife) had our little girl 9 weeks ago. Hope it goes well for you. My wifes labour was 72 hours from established labour ! :shock:
She was knackered.
Our friend had hers today after 57 hours !! :shock:
Just pray yours is less. Its a long old time of holding hands and saying the right thing ! :lol:
I have not heard back yet but will let you know what he says re tank guard !

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Wanderer on March 24, 2006, 15:08:16

Long time no speak Andy.
I hope all goes well for you all.


If it's the same as my Scorpion guard then it's held by the tank strap mounting bolts. So no the bumper doesn't need to be removed. You'll need to support the tank unless the fixings were modified when it was fitted.

I modified mine so that the guard can be removed without affecting the tank.

Ed

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 24, 2006, 18:48:01

Cheers Ed.

As far as I can see it's bolted on via two bolts to the rear and two at the front. How does one support the fuel tank whilst taking off the guard?

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Jake on March 24, 2006, 20:23:51

Quote from: "Andy."

As far as I can see it's bolted on via two bolts to the rear and two at the front. How does one support the fuel tank whilst taking off the guard?

You will have to remove the rear bumper by the sounds of it.
When i fitted my Southdown tank guard i put a spare wheel underneth and jacked it into position.
I had to remove it a couple of months later and i supported it using my knees.
Worked a treat  :wink:

Best wishes for the weekend.
 :D

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 26, 2006, 19:18:16

Well tank guard is off.

Had to remove bumper and drop down the detachable tow hitch though. And no-one mention that I needed to refit the fuel tank cradle which I have'nt got  :evil:

So one SR fuel tank guard for sale, may consider taking off the detactable tow hitch too if someones got a standard tow hitch as part of deal?

Oh and no baby yet and with the motor out of action until I can secure the fuel tank I'm not in the best of books.

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Jake on March 26, 2006, 20:02:01

I did'nt realise you had to remove the fuel tank suppert prior to fitting the SC one
You learn something new everyday
 :wink:
Hope you get it sorted soon
 :)

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 26, 2006, 20:10:29

Me too, if she goes into labour tonight or until I can get a cradle I'm snookered.

I'm gonna phone up the garage first thing as see if he has one, hope so?

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: the loon on March 26, 2006, 20:39:56

how much are you looking for - would offer my standard 200TDI hitch as well in part-ex

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: Andy. on March 26, 2006, 20:47:17

You wanting both, PM me.

Title: Scorpion Racing fuel tank guard.
Post by: the loon on March 26, 2006, 20:52:13

You have a PM andy :)
Price for both and seperate will be good cheers