Leaking fuel tank

[VK SL 3800]

vn vp vr vs tanks fit but you have to modify the filler as its too long, ill be putting in a VS tank soon as my VK EFI one has started to leak right on the bottom.

 

[ari666]

leak right on the bottom.

so was mine, did this:

no more leaks

 

[hiy_po]

Damn I went and got a VS tank. Suppose I am about to find out how well they fit. Has an in tank pump as well so going to need a bit of rewire. My tank is leaking all the time slow drip.

 

[hiy_po]

Well lucky me the wreckers sold me a s/wagon petrol tank GGRRRRRRRR so looks like I am still looking for one that fits. I can get one out of a VR calais add is here VR Calais to Wreck | Car Wrecking | Gumtree Perth what do yous reckon will it fit????

 

[TY318]

is there aftermarket ones for the vh's being a carb motor im not sure if you can run the late model tanks coz they have the fuel pump in em

 

[ari666]

i reckon you should drop your tank and take it to your local radiator specialist. they can brais all the holes in it and you dont have to mess around with 'in tank pumps' or modifications.

failing that, weld it yourself.

 

[hiy_po]

TY318 Yes there is aftermarket ones I have seen a few of the older commodores running around with drop tanks. I dont know of any for sale though. I am running an EFI pump to supply my carbs but my fuel supply is a bit on the extreme side. I must admit the thought of having to change all my wiring and plumbing to suit the new tank isnt going to be fun but should only have to do it once. I hope. I am a bit hesitant to weld a fuel tank, I know it can be done but it kinda seems a bit scary lol. But it would be so good just to get my tank fixed and not have to modify jack.

 

[TY318]

TY318 Yes there is aftermarket ones I have seen a few of the older commodores running around with drop tanks. I dont know of any for sale though. I am running an EFI pump to supply my carbs but my fuel supply is a bit on the extreme side. I must admit the thought of having to change all my wiring and plumbing to suit the new tank isnt going to be fun but should only have to do it once. I hope. I am a bit hesitant to weld a fuel tank, I know it can be done but it kinda seems a bit scary lol. But it would be so good just to get my tank fixed and not have to modify jack.

kool thanks mate and good luck

 

[VK SL 3800]

so was mine, did this:

no more leaks

Im having problems with it rusting out from the inside, there is thousands of tiny rust pitting holes inside and i have already soldered it up 3 times but its just springs a new leak in a slightly different spot, currently i have put 515 over the hole with a piece of plastic lid over it to make it dry, does the trick for the time being, it is dodgy as hell but what else can i do when its my daily drive.

wish i could weld that good!

 

[TY318]

Im having problems with it rusting out from the inside, there is thousands of tiny rust pitting holes inside and i have already soldered it up 3 times but its just springs a new leak in a slightly different spot, currently i have put 515 over the hole with a piece of plastic lid over it to make it dry, does the trick for the time being, it is dodgy as hell but what else can i do when its my daily drive.

wish i could weld that good!

you could stick a funnel over where its leaking and run a hose from the to the line lol or make it refill the tank