Reproduction fuel tanks,

[kaddy]

Is there any company that makes repro fuel tanks for type 3's. I have just discovered a leak from my tank that was repaired by me about 6 years ago. Now its starting to show a damp spot just by the fuel outlet pipe. I originally sealed the inside of the tank with a resin solution, and jb weld or similar around the outlet pipe.I just thought I would check with you guys to see if any supplier popped up in the last few years. Thanks

[purplepeter]

I don't think any were ever made unfortunately!
Silver soldering works, & it's not as scary as You'd think- fill the tank with water or carbon dioxide, or soluble oil for a couple of days, though it'll probably knacker the resin coating
Or tell us what spec tank you need, ie carb or FI, lhd/rhd & year.. We all have spares stashes, then We'll worry about how to get it to you

[kaddy]

Stock 1600 carbed engine 1972 RHD vintage. And based in Ireland, so shipping may be an issue.

I have tried a layer of fibreglass resin on the outside of the tank this time, and internally a small amount of resin around the base of the outlet pipe.

Its not worth soldering arount the tank dues to probably numerous places to solder. I am toying with re welding a new beetle tank, if its anywhere near the size but haven't checked yet.

Fingers now firmly crossed .

Thanks

[broady_6]

Just use this, did mine in 2019. Not leaked a drop since.

Scroll up from here https://www.vwtype3and4club.org.uk/foru ... 500#p66954

https://www.frost.co.uk/por15-small-fue ... vcQAvD_BwE

[kaddy]

Thats an option for sure. I thought i could just buy a tank and throw it in ha ha. I have done what i done 6 years ago and used a resin used in the film industry. It worked fine up until one week ago and a new damp spot appeared on the tank. Have just redone it now, and it seems fine, but will keep an eye on it. Thanks

[purplepeter]

I'm planning on speaking to Danny next week, in case He sees one anywhere
I take it you've seen the new tanks around the £300 mark?
Worst case scenario, is that I have a FI tank I could let go of- Is it really so difficult to ship to Ireland?

[kaddy]

Shipping is not difficult. Paying for it is, its bloody expensive ha ha. I have seen the new ones but for lefties, and shipping from the US is expensive too.

[s.unsworth]

LHD or RHD ? Fuel Injection or Carburettor ? Rhod Grub had some NOS Type 3 Fuel Tanks in the John Forbes Automotive collection. He accidentally sold me a NOS LHD Fuel Injection Tank then later swapped it for a NOS RHD Non Fuel Injection Tank after we realised the mistake. He may still have some.

Steve U

Or there is this one :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187248081561 ... R-T64rnlZQ

Rhod has got back to me and says he will have a look next time he is at the storage of the John Forbes Automotive parts.

[kaddy]

My car is a 72 Fastback RH drive and duel carbs stock setup. Shipping and Irish customs is gonna be an expensive issue depending on its location . My son is working in london and will be returning home soon.

[s.unsworth]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187248081561 ... noapp=true

[s.unsworth]

Find someone who is planning to visit Ireland who will bring it over for you ?

I really should visit. My Grandfather was from Greystones but I have never been.

Steve U

[s.unsworth]

Kaddy,

The Seller on ebay would like you to contact them please 07980298109

[kaddy]

which seller

[s.unsworth]

dub-zone


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/187248081561 ... noapp=true

[purplepeter]

Thats a FI Tank Steve, so not much use to kaddy

[s.unsworth]

I think FI can be modified to do the job. It`s surely only a matter of blanking the Fuel Return ?

Rhod Grub is aware and will check what is still available in the John Forbes Automotive parts next time he is at the storage. I have the NOS Type 3 RHD non Fuel Injection Tank I bought from there but would be stupid to let it go of course.

Steve U