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Old 14-02-2012, 07:55 AM
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Default Brand new header tanks?

Are these still available?

My new S2 has a Spec R polished job on it and I really dont like bling, lol
Old 14-02-2012, 07:56 AM
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Yep still available from ford around £38
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Got mine last year. Was around £45 quid with the vat.
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Got mine last year in May -

Finis 6201893 or 1651060 - both were retailing at £43.25 at the time.

One is 90 spec and the other 88 spec - not sure which is which but think 1651060 is 90 spec.
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Whats the difference between 88 and 90 spec?

I thought they only differed between S1 and S2?
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The inner wings differ slightly and so the back of the tank is contoured to match...
Old 14-02-2012, 01:45 PM
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I though the only difference was one mounts on the ns, the other mounts on the os?
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Originally Posted by Rogeyboy
The inner wings differ slightly and so the back of the tank is contoured to match...
+1 - they both mount the same side - its quite rare to actually need a 90 spec one but there are a few cars out there with the different wing/inner arch.



Top 90 spec and bottom 88 spec
Old 14-02-2012, 07:59 PM
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See the pic above - well done that man...
I've got a 90spec orion and the earlier tank wouldnt fit my inner wing!
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There's some pics of the wings on this topic, showing the angle from underneath:
https://passionford.com/forum/ford-e...ner-wings.html

S2turbs: nice pic
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Yes they are different and i couldn't fit the 90spec on my 88spec wing. I also found that the quality of these tanks has declined big time. I went through two of these within a year on the seals that clue the two parts together. I compared the new tank to an old tank, tell the quality difference straight away. So i fitted a older tank that was fine and still going strong two years on.
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88 spec early ones now nla
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Originally Posted by essexRSTSouthend
Yes they are different and i couldn't fit the 90spec on my 88spec wing. I also found that the quality of these tanks has declined big time. I went through two of these within a year on the seals that clue the two parts together. I compared the new tank to an old tank, tell the quality difference straight away. So i fitted a older tank that was fine and still going strong two years on.
Do you know when ford changed to the cheaper looking clear tanks?
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88 spec tanks are definately obsolete now - prices will be on the up - there is one on ebay at the moment and already up to £72 and doesnt finish until tonight !!
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Originally Posted by s2turbsZVH
88 spec tanks are definately obsolete now - prices will be on the up - there is one on ebay at the moment and already up to £72 and doesnt finish until tonight !!
Great news, I stock piled a few years ago
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Hard to tell when they changed supplier or used cheaper material. I'd probably say anything from 2006 but that's at a guess.
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Originally Posted by essexRSTSouthend
Hard to tell when they changed supplier or used cheaper material. I'd probably say anything from 2006 but that's at a guess.
ok thanks....so the white original material would be best for keeping car looking 'original'?
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I got a new one I will sell I'll have a look and see what one it is. Never used still got the ford stock stickers on it
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Anyone know for sure if the Finis code 1651060 is for the 88 spec header tank??
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Originally Posted by essexRSTSouthend
Yes they are different and i couldn't fit the 90spec on my 88spec wing. I also found that the quality of these tanks has declined big time. I went through two of these within a year on the seals that clue the two parts together. I compared the new tank to an old tank, tell the quality difference straight away. So i fitted a older tank that was fine and still going strong two years on.
this type you mean?


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I just been and ordered a 88 spec tank from ford. No problems said there plenty available and cost 45 quid. I double checked they didnt mean the 90 spec ones aswell.
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be interesting to see what you get as when i checked they were nla and the price wasnt £45 either
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They said it be in monday so will let you know what i get. It was finis code 1651060 and like i said they had no problems ordering it, il probably get a call tomorrow saying there is none left now!!!!!

Oh and it probably going to be 45 plus vat but im sure he said all in but it does seem cheap.
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1651060 does up to 14/08/89 rrp £42+vat THESE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
6201893 does from 15/8/89 - 15/8/90 rrp £47+vat AVAILABLE

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Originally Posted by adduk
They said it be in monday so will let you know what i get. It was finis code 1651060 and like i said they had no problems ordering it, il probably get a call tomorrow saying there is none left now!!!!!

Oh and it probably going to be 45 plus vat but im sure he said all in but it does seem cheap.
What happened
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Originally Posted by blackbeautyzetec
What happened
Well ive just check again and told they are No longer Available from ford so unless his dealer had them in stock I dont know where the dealer got his info from
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Been on phone to ford today with regards to the tank and yep they cant get one!!!
Said they very sorry as the system is wrong. Good old ford!
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Originally Posted by adduk
Been on phone to ford today with regards to the tank and yep they cant get one!!!
Said they very sorry as the system is wrong. Good old ford!

I thought thats what would happen
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