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rubicon4me2 06-30-2021 10:47 AM
Fuel Tank Installation Plastic to Aluminum
 
What is required to install the new BD aluminum tank? My plastic one started leaking at a molded radius curve. The new tank seems to mount differently from the stock plastic one. Any drilling required? I do not have access to a lift. Thx

FredG 07-05-2021 06:34 PM
Drilling
 
I installed one last year. It was a snap. Some drilling is required to mount the tank to the frame. Two bolts on each side as shown in the picture. You might want to consider replacing any rubber connections from the fill tube.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...umbs/tank6.jpg


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Originally Posted by rubicon4me2 (Post 1494365)
What is required to install the new BD aluminum tank? My plastic one started leaking at a molded radius curve. The new tank seems to mount differently from the stock plastic one. Any drilling required? I do not have access to a lift. Thx

bobcowan 07-06-2021 07:30 AM
Be sure to clean that new tank out really well. Mine was filled with aluminum chips and shavings.

FredG 07-06-2021 11:26 AM
The Aluminum looks so much better. I couldn't even give the plastic one away for free. It went in the trash.

Quentin Z 07-08-2021 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by FredG (Post 1494532)
You might want to consider replacing any rubber connections from the fill tube.[/url]
You definitely want to change the rubber connections! The fuel ate through mine and started leaking in a parking garage. Luckily the level wasn't too far past the bottom of the inlet, but messy none the less. I don't think "filler neck hoses" are intended to be in permanent contact with gasoline.

rubicon4me2 07-12-2021 01:41 PM
Thx for the feedback, Tank arrived today.

FUNFER2 07-12-2021 06:32 PM
Fred, where did you get yours, how much and do you have the measurements ? Looks nice.

My plastic tank might need to be replaced, as the car has been sitting for 15 years with around 1/4 level of mixed alcohol & gas. Pew ! :eek:

Steve Gallegos 07-12-2021 06:52 PM
My BD came with a metal tank. Very thin and developed pin hole leaks, I think from rocks hitting it. I tried to repair it for about 3yrs. Last year had one made, same dimensions but heaver steel. Added another bolt and nut to support it. So far so good. When you drop your tank, you might want to cut an access hole in your trunk to get to the fuel sender and return if you add EFI, you can even do with the fuel tank in, it's easier to measure the opening for the trunk.

FredG 08-08-2021 01:56 PM
Sorry....just saw this.
 
I got mine from Iconic. I know there are some custom options out there but I figured that would be the easiest install being it's the one installed in the new cars. It mated right up.


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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 (Post 1494792)
Fred, where did you get yours, how much and do you have the measurements ? Looks nice.

My plastic tank might need to be replaced, as the car has been sitting for 15 years with around 1/4 level of mixed alcohol & gas. Pew ! :eek:


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