Volvo 240 Fuel tank needed

flak monkey · Aug 2nd, 2013, 07:09

Got a significant fuel leak from my gas tank, not dropped it yet to find out where it's coming from, but that this this weekends job.

So I am looking for a new or good used tank. Anyone have anything in the Wisbech/King's Lynn area? Willing to travel a reasonable distance to collect.

Car is a 1990 240GLT (Injection) model if it makes any difference!?

Thanks,
David

jonah · Aug 2nd, 2013, 12:47

Does it leak when filling up? Mine used to leak when fueling up, but when I removed the tank I couldn't find a leak and concluded it must be the 'o' ring seal between filler and tank.

revolvor · Aug 2nd, 2013, 20:13

Try these http://www.braydonmotors.co.uk/
I recently bought an Estate tank from them in great condition for £30 and a complete steering UJ joint for £15 plus £10postage, it all arrived next day too.
Plus it saves you crawling around struggling with rusty bolts.

ALLOA · Aug 3rd, 2013, 08:54

Hi! Might not be the tank. The 'in tank' fuel pump pipes have a habit of corroding / perforating. There is a small inspection hatch which you can use in the boot area to check. Worth checking before you commit to a new tank.

Best of luck

Scott

flak monkey · Aug 4th, 2013, 18:00

Thanks guys. After delving into the underside of the car this weekend it looks like I'll be breaking it. Far too much rust and I have neither the time nor inclination to fix it all this time around.

davebslater(uk) · Aug 5th, 2013, 15:34

Take some pics of the rust. ?....

Aug 2nd, 2013, 07:09	#1
flak monkey Junior Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2014 07:12 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wisbech	Volvo 240 Fuel tank needed Got a significant fuel leak from my gas tank, not dropped it yet to find out where it's coming from, but that this this weekends job. So I am looking for a new or good used tank. Anyone have anything in the Wisbech/King's Lynn area? Willing to travel a reasonable distance to collect. Car is a 1990 240GLT (Injection) model if it makes any difference!? Thanks, David

Aug 5th, 2013, 15:34	#6
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	Take some pics of the rust. ?.... __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Aug 2nd, 2013, 20:13	#3
revolvor Sid Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 15:07 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derbyshire	Try these http://www.braydonmotors.co.uk/ I recently bought an Estate tank from them in great condition for £30 and a complete steering UJ joint for £15 plus £10postage, it all arrived next day too. Plus it saves you crawling around struggling with rusty bolts.

Aug 3rd, 2013, 08:54	#4
ALLOA Master Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 08:49 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ALLOA	Hi! Might not be the tank. The 'in tank' fuel pump pipes have a habit of corroding / perforating. There is a small inspection hatch which you can use in the boot area to check. Worth checking before you commit to a new tank. Best of luck Scott

Aug 4th, 2013, 18:00	#5
flak monkey Junior Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2014 07:12 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wisbech	Thanks guys. After delving into the underside of the car this weekend it looks like I'll be breaking it. Far too much rust and I have neither the time nor inclination to fix it all this time around.

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