Mine is weeping, seems it's gone porous or something...

Can you get new ones, if so where ? Or, is it a case of looking for a decent second-hand one ?

Also, any tips on removal and refitting (apart from making sure tank is pretty much empty before starting , oh, and not smoking on the job ) ???

 

They often rust around the outlets, the strap often break, and captive bolts seize in as well.
I know HADRIAN sell tanks to fit mk1/2 carb and injection sierra's, sapphys,estate hatch etc.
tabetha

 

The bottom of the fuel tank is damp and there's a definite smell of petrol around the car when it's been parked anywhere for a while .

Looked up Hadrian, only seem to list a P100 fuel tank for a 1990-> sierra I would be surprised if they were the same

 

you can get brand new 2wd ones from motor factors so would imagine 4x4 are available too

 

same tank on all sierra/saff cossies

 

Actually Not

The 4x4 and 2wd tank are different

 

I thought there was a difference but don't know what it is.
Hadrian list 30-35-383 Petrol Injection/Diesel Tank DOHC sal/est/hb Ł52.50
I cannot confirm of the FIVE listed if it will fit, as DOHC probably does not refer to cossie's but twinkies etc, but check ford parts dept to confirm.
tabetha

 

Been to motor factors (motor parts direct) and they list three, one of which is wedge shaped which I believe is for the P100, and two others, chap there couldn't tell me which one would be right


Will call ford on monday

 

sure they are only 40 quid each...

just buy both then return the other.

 

There's an idea

 

make sure its got a SWIRL POT INSIDE before you buy it

 

Eh ???

 

You need the version with the small sender hole

 

some motor factor tanks dont have a swirl pot in

like mine

 

Ah ok, that makes sense... I think I'll ask ford first and see if the price difference is worth going to a motor factors

 

heres your answer in full matey glad to help you

all the part numbers you need too


https://passionford.com/forum/showth...tank+swirl+pot

regards avid