Leaky fuel tank?

COA · Nov 15, 2012

Hi folks - noticed yesterday that my B reg 90 had a wet fuel tank, its defo diesel but was too dar to see where it is coming from. I checked the jubilee clip where the filler hose joins the tank as you can see that easily from the wheel arch and it is dry.

Guess I need to check all the pipes coming out of the tank to make sure they are not leaking and if they are ok then I presume I must have a crack in the tank itself? Any other options?

How do you get the tank out if I need to replace? Is it via the drivers seat?

Thanks

Turboman · Nov 15, 2012

Hoses,sender gasket or rusty tank.Think it just drops down if you unbolt and disconnect pipes and wire

666 george · Nov 15, 2012

Front bracket off, down & forward with a couple of bolts at the back which will need cutting off cos they are rusty. I had to weld a new bracket onto the back outrigger. Only a couple of hours work.

Oldseadog · Nov 15, 2012

If it only leaks when the tank is full, check your breather pipe, coz that's where mine went!

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Nov 15, 2012

Check the drain bolt

Daz

burgma1 · Nov 15, 2012

When I did mine it was a pain in the arse to get the new one back in as easily as the old one
came out.
With hindsight I think taking the sill off may have assisted the process!

COA · Nov 15, 2012

Thanks guys - useful pointers!

Adam1979 · Nov 16, 2012

Mine rotted between the tank and lower guard. Took me fecking hours to get the old one off but the new one went in a fair bit easier.

Big green snail · Nov 16, 2012

Make sure it's empty before you take it out, it's heavy enough with no fuel in it. Top tip from a bloke in LRO, he didn't empty his and now has half a set of fingers on one hand.

johns90 · Nov 16, 2012

Just replaced mine the other week. It also only leeked when over 1/2 full, it was the middle joint that was the culprit. Took it to a repairer who saw that it had the guard on it and said easier to buy new. Getting the new one in was a pain in the arse as well. Only cost about £100 with all the new gaskets

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