Petrol Tank

[Stircrazy]

I had a leaky fuel tank in my 230TE.

Is this a common fault?

 

[benzburner]

mine and my workmate's 200TE.

 

[budgetbenzer]

I've got a 230TE '88 with a fuel tank neck that's rusted, but not leaking (yet...), a 200TE '92 with a leaky tank, and a replacement tank which also leaks... (Doh). Anyone got ideas how to fix leaky tank cheaply? Don't fancy DIY welding... Is chemical metal any good?

 

[television]

Yes an easy job but you have to take the tank off.

"The Complete automoblist" in Huntingdon Cambs sell an USA petrol tank pin hole sealer made for rusty tanks, I have used it on my 1928 Rolls Royce and it was ok for the 17 years that I had the car. It lines the inside of the tank with plastic.


Malcolm

 

[kth286]

All

Major cause of leaky (and partially collapsed) fuel tanks is insufficient ventilation through the charcoal canister/s.

Because the canister/s is placed inside front n/s wing out of sight, they hardly get changed at the recommended service interval.

Change at once, along with with any collapsed vent hoses to/from canister.

Cost approx £45

Regards