HeathRex · Oct 22, 2013

As I've said before, I'm new to the land rover community! I bought a 1986 90 Defender a couple of weeks ago. The guy before me said that the fuel tank is aftermarket. I've tried texting/calling him to ask this but he won't answer..
I don't know how much fuel it holds... I did recall him saying it was a smaller tank than the original. I can take a photo of it to show you how its set up. You can reach into the tank if needed. Do I fill it to the top? :/

Thanks guys

Thor1950 · Oct 22, 2013

you could go to a fuel pump and fill it up then look at the machine and read how many liters it took

the_wolf · Oct 22, 2013

How can it possibly be any smaller than the original tank? The original only held 45 litres which is pitiful

HeathRex · Oct 22, 2013

In a regular fuel tank the fuel pump would stop automatically when the tank is full. The way this one is set up is completely different. I don't think the pump would stop.

HeathRex · Oct 22, 2013

Here are a few pics. I mean, if its safe to fill to the top then I'll do it.

timtheenchanteruk · Oct 22, 2013

that openings big enought to see when yer getting to the top, but less than 45L, what is it, an offroad only motor, standard tank is good for less than 250 miles...

the_wolf · Oct 22, 2013

Never seen anything like that before

that's a strange one. I can only assume its been changed to make it a larger tank

mlucas110 · Oct 22, 2013

bet thats a pain in the arse to fill up being there! just fill it up your soon know if you shouldnt have

mutsnutz · Oct 22, 2013

bit dodgy looking to me looks like its come of a old heating system

HeathRex · Oct 22, 2013

yeah it was for off-roading. I put 25 liters in. Yeah its a little pain to get to. But eventually I'll put the regular tank in. Thanks guys.

landowner · Oct 22, 2013

Thought 90s held 60 litres

Pikey · Oct 22, 2013

landowner said:
Thought 90s held 60 litres

Nah me old TD 90 held 48ltrs approx.

Pikey · Oct 22, 2013

Don't see the problem with the OP's tank?? Once the pump nozzle is below the level of the fuel it auto stops. So not possible to over fill.

landowner · Oct 22, 2013

Pikey said:
Nah me old TD 90 held 48ltrs approx.

That's why the gauge goes down so quick then

the_wolf · Oct 22, 2013

Old ones held around 45 litres with the side mounted tank. Later ones I.e TD5 held about 60

landowner · Oct 22, 2013

the_wolf said:
Old ones held around 45 litres with the side mounted tank. Later ones I.e TD5 held about 60

That's not bad then , I get 230 to 250 miles before the light comes on just knocking about and towing etc..

reiny · Oct 23, 2013

Older-type (under seat) tank holds 52 litres from empty.

the_wolf · Oct 23, 2013

reiny said:
Older-type (under seat) tank holds 52 litres from empty.

Em no it doesn't. I wish mine did, that extra 7 litres might get me a little bit further but I can assure you that anything above 45 is really pushing it

Grimmer · Oct 23, 2013

I've just put 70 litres in mine, hope that helps

GINGE · Oct 23, 2013

If your motor isn't or wasnt road legal then a fuel tank behind the seats would suggest it was to stop it getting bashed in competition or doing extreme off road.

It probably has a swirl pot also so it picks up the fuel when at extreme angles.

If its alloy and in good nic get it sold to cover the cost of putting the original back in. There is a good market for them with the challenge boys. Try Devon4x4 forum.

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