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RJPeaker

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Hi,

I've just picked up an '84 S3 LWB SW, and after loosing about £75 of fuel on the way back from Preston I figured the tank needed changing.

I've ordered one from Paddocks which was a BRITPART one and I think they've mis-sized it. I offer it up to the space, and the rear cross member holes are out by about 20 mm - meaning the chassis cross member won't sit between the two sides of the tank - and line up with the holes.

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what's the best solution?

Or (as is most likely) have I done something stupid ?!!

:confused:

Rich.
 
i doubt its your fault, if it's in a blue box there will be something wrong, you might not spot it at first but soon enough it will go wrong.
 
Wow Britpart item doesn't fit, never hear that one... ( sarcasm)
Anyway birtpart are renound for **** quality, a parts catalouge will help if you haven't got one yet, this will ensure the part no is correct.
What was up with the tank, (original) ? If its a small hole I'd suggest a repair would be cheaper:)
 
Welcome to the world of Britpart. In future you are best advised to reject anything in a blue box bearing the ****part name. Not much of there stuff fits without work and if it does it does not last and you will be doing the job again sooner than you thought. I managed to codge one of there tanks on to my 88 because it was given to me by someone who gave up trying.
 
Britpart tanks don't fit, quite a lot of people (seems to be everyone who buys one from britpart) have this problem :)
 
Many reports of the SWB tank not fitting too - filler neck too far away from the edge of the tank. Need to 'adjust' the hole in the mid bulkhead. I wished someone made decent aluminium replacements. Britpart seemed to be the only option when I replaced mine about 16 months ago
 
Thanks all for the responses - I guess the question now is what alternatives are there other than a genuine Land Rover replacement? I had heard that Britpart were of dubious quality, but I didn't realise at the time of ordering (Paddocks) that Britpart was what I was going to get!!

The tank itself is leaking in quite a few areas, its pretty extensively rusted through, so a replacement is the only option!

Are there any recommended places to get good quality SIII spares from, where the prices are reasonable but not crap quality?

Ta.

Rich.
 
RJPeaker said:
Thanks all for the responses - I guess the question now is what alternatives are there other than a genuine Land Rover replacement? I had heard that Britpart were of dubious quality, but I didn't realise at the time of ordering (Paddocks) that Britpart was what I was going to get!!

The tank itself is leaking in quite a few areas, its pretty extensively rusted through, so a replacement is the only option!

Are there any recommended places to get good quality SIII spares from, where the prices are reasonable but not crap quality?

Ta.

Rich.
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i think there's only lr or britpart. if so, then i'd see if i could make the britpart fit or look for a semi decent one on ebay.

you can also buy kits to reline the inside, but if the metal is that bad then i'm not sure i would want to.
 
leave it over a few days with all the ports open, fill with water, leave again, dry, possibly repeat and you'll be safe enough!
 
jamesmartin said:
have you actually tried ?
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welding a petrol tank? nope, read too many horror stories to even risk it.

seen a few people have said they fill them with water and do it, but tbh i'm not confident enough that it would work 100%.
 
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