Replacement fuel tank

[willbrown]

Any views on what / where to buy please?

Are the after market ones any good / a nightmare to fit?

[deano]

The Dansk version is excellent, great value I think, easy to obtain e.g. Design911 and fits perfectly. The only difference that I found was that the angle of the send and return pipes seemed to be subtly different from the original and I recall having to bend one of the (bolt on) pipes slightly.

[willbrown]

The Dansk version is excellent, great value I think, easy to obtain e.g. Design911 and fits perfectly. The only difference that I found was that the angle of the send and return pipes seemed to be subtly different from the original and I recall having to bend one of the (bolt on) pipes slightly.

thank you Dean - very helpful info. did you need the installation kit?

this the tank? https://www.design911shop.com/p/fuel-ta ... =doofinder

and kit? https://www.design911shop.com/p/fuel-ta ... =doofinder

[Nige]

I have a Dansk tank in mine, fit is fine, You just need to paint it prior to fitting to factory spec or you own.

As far as I understand the, the main difference is that the Dansk tanks don't have the internal filter. But when was the last time someone replaced the screw in tank filter? Plus you have the main filters inline before the fuel hits the hot end.

[willbrown]

I have a Dansk tank in mine, fit is fine, You just need to paint it prior to fitting to factory spec or you own.

As far as I understand the, the main difference is that the Dansk tanks don't have the internal filter. But when was the last time someone replaced the screw in tank filter? Plus you have the main filters inline before the fuel hits the hot end.

Thanks Nige


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[deano]

The Dansk version is excellent, great value I think, easy to obtain e.g. Design911 and fits perfectly. The only difference that I found was that the angle of the send and return pipes seemed to be subtly different from the original and I recall having to bend one of the (bolt on) pipes slightly.

thank you Dean - very helpful info. did you need the installation kit?

this the tank? https://www.design911shop.com/p/fuel-ta ... =doofinder

and kit? https://www.design911shop.com/p/fuel-ta ... =doofinder

Yes, thats the tank. I didnt need the kit, and mine had the same three holes as shown in the tank photograph, all a direct fit to the existing two small steel fuel pipe banjos and the mesh dirt filter. I don't understand what that fitting kit is for, sorry. My research a long time ago suggested that the 3M sealer bags are a good colour and material match to the original rubberised coating. I can try to find the part number if you need it....

[willbrown]

The Dansk version is excellent, great value I think, easy to obtain e.g. Design911 and fits perfectly. The only difference that I found was that the angle of the send and return pipes seemed to be subtly different from the original and I recall having to bend one of the (bolt on) pipes slightly.

thank you Dean - very helpful info. did you need the installation kit?

this the tank? https://www.design911shop.com/p/fuel-ta ... =doofinder

and kit? https://www.design911shop.com/p/fuel-ta ... =doofinder

Yes, thats the tank. I didnt need the kit, and mine had the same three holes as shown in the tank photograph, all a direct fit to the existing two small steel fuel pipe banjos and the mesh dirt filter. I don't understand what that fitting kit is for, sorry. My research a long time ago suggested that the 3M sealer bags are a good colour and material match to the original rubberised coating. I can try to find the part number if you need it....

That’s great - thanks. If you can find the 3M part number that would be great - I have seen elsewhere that stone guard and then paint is OK so might go that route but would prefer a close to original finish if possible.


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[deano]

its 3M 08800 grey sealer 250ml bag, I think at least 2 required to achieve the thickness and texture of the original coating, I would buy 3 and return one if not used. Some sort of spray gun attachment is required with these bags too.

Please don't take my word for it, either in terms of the colour match or quantity required - that is what my research uncovered a long time ago. The original old coating would be discoloured, so how can we be sure.

Unfortunately, my painter incorrectly delivered my new tank with just one thin coat (one bag) and the texture is like 60 grit sand paper, so will need at least another bag.

However, the same 3M sealer applied under my new rears wings is a good texture match to the original, and seems robust. That needed between 4 and 6 bags, I dont recall exactly.

[willbrown]

its 3M 08800 grey sealer 250ml bag, I think at least 2 required to achieve the thickness and texture of the original coating, I would buy 3 and return one if not used. Some sort of spray gun attachment is required with these bags too.

Please don't take my word for it, either in terms of the colour match or quantity required - that is what my research uncovered a long time ago. The original old coating would be discoloured, so how can we be sure.

Unfortunately, my painter incorrectly delivered my new tank with just one thin coat (one bag) and the texture is like 60 grit sand paper, so will need at least another bag.

However, the same 3M sealer applied under my new rears wings is a good texture match to the original, and seems robust. That needed between 4 and 6 bags, I dont recall exactly.

Thanks for checking Dean - that's very helpful info.