Fuel tank swapout :(

Post by **dublicious** » 30 Apr 2007, 20:21

Lo Guys,

Need to replace my fuel tank for a 1989 2.1i westy. Is this the right tank http://shop.justkampers.com/product_inf ... s_id/10667

Not sure if GSF do them as website doesn't indicate?

Also what other parts are recommended to be replaced when doing this, like seals etc?

How do you measure the neck size of the tank? I have measured the hose going into the tank and it is 38mm, apparently neck should be 45mm???

Take care,

J

Post by **Rozzo** » 30 Apr 2007, 20:29

blimey j is that on the bus you just bought? if so i'd be taking it back under warranty m8? you got it from a trader didn't you?

Post by **dublicious** » 30 Apr 2007, 20:34

Yep on the new bus, but no biggy. Dealer is great, offering to sort and pay, just saving some leg work for him and I would prefer to get sorted local to save going all the way back down there again. Plus I want it done ASAP

rozzolink wrote:blimey j is that on the bus you just bought? if so i'd be taking it back under warranty m8? you got it from a trader didn't you?

Post by **T3teedub** » 01 May 2007, 10:18

The JK tank is descibed as Petrol Injection only. Anybody know why it would be any different from other tanks?

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 01 May 2007, 11:25

you could PM beaker he'll probably know why, not seen him on here for a while.

Post by **SteveW** » 01 May 2007, 14:05

That is the one as long as you have a plastic filler pipe (which you should have on an 89) Do not forget to get all the seals for breathers filler etc. you may also want / need to change the breather pipes, fuel line and filter while you are at it.

Post by **dublicious** » 01 May 2007, 16:40

Lo m8

Plastic filler pipe, think it is rubber if it is the one you fill at the old petrol station through, will check.

Shame I cant get you to fit at the same time you do the LPG conversion. I dont really want to do anything extra as it will be done by a garage and also the dealer is picking up the bill for the fuel tank. Cant find a garage I trust around here or get into, plus they have no idea about tee25's

SteveW wrote:That is the one as long as you have a plastic filler pipe (which you should have on an 89) Do not forget to get all the seals for breathers filler etc. you may also want / need to change the breather pipes, fuel line and filter while you are at it.

Post by **SteveW** » 02 May 2007, 11:07

I am not Steve Shaw I just put his link in my sig as he does such a good job. Are you going to Steve's to get the LPG conversion or is it being done on site? Will they not do it for you then?

I would not think about changing the tank and then not doing all the other work needed to make a propper and safe job of it. Would you expect to buy a new engine that had been built with used 20 year old seals? I would be inclined to go back to the dealer to get it fixed or get them to agree to stumping up for all the parts needed to do the job correctly. There must be some 80-90 boys and girls round your way that can give a hand to fit it.

Post by **T3teedub** » 02 May 2007, 11:40

Hacksawbob wrote:you could PM beaker he'll probably know why, not seen him on here for a while.

email sent to Beaker.

Post by **dublicious** » 02 May 2007, 16:54

ah right, sorry dude. I assumed you are the same

I have agreed with dealer that I order the tank and source a local bod to do and he will foot the bill, more than fair I thought. I would rather that then have to drive a 3 hour round trip to get a 2 hour job done by his guy.

I will be replacing all the gaskets and seals on the tank, will access when the tank is off on the rest.

Dont think there are any peeps around here apart from Tigs. That reminds me I must pop up and see her

Take care,

J

SteveW wrote:I am not Steve Shaw I just put his link in my sig as he does such a good job. Are you going to Steve's to get the LPG conversion or is it being done on site? Will they not do it for you then?

I would not think about changing the tank and then not doing all the other work needed to make a propper and safe job of it. Would you expect to buy a new engine that had been built with used 20 year old seals? I would be inclined to go back to the dealer to get it fixed or get them to agree to stumping up for all the parts needed to do the job correctly. There must be some 80-90 boys and girls round your way that can give a hand to fit it.

Post by **dublicious** » 02 May 2007, 16:56

Fuel tank ordered from JK with all gaskets and seals

Just need to find a good mechanic now

Post by **R0B** » 02 May 2007, 17:05

are you certain you need a new tank.not just the seals.the reason i ask is that the seals go on these vans.what makes you think its the tank...

Post by **skell** » 02 May 2007, 18:08

but if the dealer is paying he may as well have a nice new tank, and if the old one is ok someone on here will be able to make use of it