Series 2A

Active Member

• May 21, 2014

• #1

This maybe a daft question but do i need to remove the fuel tank on my 2@ when welding the crossmember. Going to bite the bullet and weld it me self . Been practising so fingers crossed. She is petrol. Thanks in advance

 

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major truma 2

New Member

• May 21, 2014

• #2

no need to remove tank for that job mate ,,just be aware it is a petrol tank ,so watch your grinder sparks ect ,,its not a bad job mate ,u can leave tub on and axle ,its all about measure then check then measure again ,,good luck with it

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• May 21, 2014

• #3

Depends if its a 109 or 88 though 109 welding the rear crossmember with tank in you wont get a decent weld on the inside and its pretty dangerous unless the tanks fully drained and fumigated

 

Series 2A

Active Member

• May 21, 2014

• #4

Best go get cracking then Cheers for the help chaps. She is a 88

 

dominicbeesley

Well-Known Member

• May 21, 2014

• #5

I just had to weld chassis near my tank I shoved a wet towel down the gap between chassis and tank under the drivers seat to stop any sparks jumping up on top of the tank/chassis rail where all the fuel lines (and leaks) are. Made a right pigs cock of the welding too, I hate welding upside down.

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• May 22, 2014

• #6

When welding across the underside of the chassis rail, if you tilt the vehicle so there is some slope in the run of the weld it can help get a decent run.cheers.