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Old 05-07-2004, 11:15 PM
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looks like ive had my first run in with my car,ive owned it 6 months and never had any real problems.then a chap at work asked me if i had just put petrol in.as it was leaking.when to check it and found a small drip from under the petrol tank.so i got a cloth to wipe it over,and ended up with a steady stream of fuel from a hole in the tank .worst part is i only filled it up sunday.5 quid a gallon going onto the floor. i managed to get some petrol cans and save most of it.has anybody got a new or as new 2wd fuel tank
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Just weld it up!
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:19 PM
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heh, I'd advise against welding



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Old 05-07-2004, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DazC
Just weld it up!
yep, words from a very wise men
Old 05-07-2004, 11:34 PM
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lloyd, there not that expensive for a tank,not a gen ford one,a copy one.

local motor factors should do it.



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Old 05-07-2004, 11:37 PM
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or there are loads of traders on here i'm sure you sort u out with a fuel tank at a good price
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On a serious note, you can actually weld the tank but you have to take it off, wash it out and fill it full to the brim with water, then weld it.....

If you have one ready then there is no point in welding it....
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fill it full to the brim with water, then weld it.....
won't it leak out.



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cheers dave i will ring round tommorow
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between Ł50-Ł70


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Mine had a leak and i just wound a self tapper into it and it was fine for another year. just put some sealer round the self tapper and it should be ok
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found a new one 76.00 quid delivered
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
fill it full to the brim with water, then weld it.....
won't it leak out.



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You're not meant to stand there watching it piss out before welding it you know!!
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
fill it full to the brim with water, then weld it.....
won't it leak out.



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You're not meant to stand there watching it piss out before welding it you know!!

pmsl.



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Originally Posted by lloyd
found a new one 76.00 quid delivered


Not too bad for a new one.

Did you order a new strap too, you may break the other one as these are crap.




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