Fuel Tank Weatherproof Advice

[foxbase]

Hello again!

I've bitten the bullet and called the garage for my non running westy. However, in the interests of not getting a total spanking from aforementioned garage I thought I'd get my own fuel tank (it needs a new one) and prep it myself ready for them to install it for me. Oh and GSF list several fuel tanks, the main difference being 48mm or 68mm fill neck - not sure which one to get. Also what other parts should I replace with the tank? Sender unit seal? anything else? I've done the fuel filters so they are fine.

What should I do to the tank in order to weatherproof it? The underside of the van is coated in waxoyl so I'm assuming the tank could do with a coat of this too (especially the top that rusts). I thought it best to do this prior to installing otherwise its pretty inaccessible? Are the garage going to like me handing them a sticky fuel tank? Or am I completely wrong on this as well?

Thoughts?

[Fritz]

As you say I don't think they would be to happy re fitting a newly waxed fuel tank so leave it till you get it back home.......

The smaller/ larger filler hole and pipe is determined by the year you van was built, GSF or similar outfits will ask you this question during telephone ordering .


Regards


Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[jaylo264]

hammerite.
jaylo

[dink]

I've had 2 T3's, and had to replace the fuel tank on both, both due to the breather pipes rotting out
waxoil it after your mechanic's have been at it
coat the breather pipes with brushable seam sealer, be sure to go all the way around, if you have time, go over it several times



afterwards give it a few thick coats of what ever paint you around (not emulsion) but pretty much anything else will do
I wouldn't bother with hammerite, it chips too easily, it's a hard paint, too hard, stones knocked up from driving will knock it off in no time

[jaylo264]

i was referring to the top of the tank.......... which needs waxoyl after the hammerite .

jaylo

[foxbase]

thanks guys, I've been talked into having a go at doing the fuel tank job myself by my brother-in-law (he's offered to help). I'll probably be back here when we get round to doing it !