The sender needs replacing in my fuel tank, but because the part has never been changed in 25 years (age of vehicle), I've been told the tank may crack during the process. Would that mean a new tank, or could it be 'patched up'?
Could Fuel Tank Crack When Fitting New Sender?
Mar 27, 2009
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If it cracks it's because it was rusted to hell so was in need of replacing anyway.
Working with classic cars, I've not really experienced it. Just give the area around it a good go over with penetrating oil.
Personally, I'd be more worried about the wiring.
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More likely because the plastic had gone hard and brittle.
Can't think of any 25 year old cars that used plastic tanks.
peugeot 205
In message , Adrian writes
A plastic tank on a 25 year old car?
yes, peugeot 205 on a B reg, absolutely certain, that was how an ex girlfriend died: the plastic tank split in a crash and the car caught light. to compound the problem the tank was fairly far forward in the car (hotter exhaust pipe) and has the exhaust directly below. renault traffic also had a plastic tank.
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I can.
Saab 900s had plastic tanks from the late '70s, IIRC. 2cvs gained 'em in the very early '80s.
Yup I think my 1983 900 did.
Charles
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