L/R Tanks - BEWARE
Submitted: Monday, Apr 05, 2004 at 10:22
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Troopie
G'day All
A quick word of warning from recent experience.
I have just sold my old vehicle to a chap in the neighbouring state. To grease the wheels of the sale - I arranged for the "blue slip" for the buyer. On inspection, the agent told me that because the vehicle had a long-range tank fitted, an engineers report was required!!! This tank was made by probably the biggest supplier of long range tanks, it was fitted by the largest 4wd specialist in my area, plus I had all receipts for said fitting. This was not enough, and the engineers report was still required. So, a quick glance under the car by the engineer, and $400 bucks later, the sale could go ahead. Talk about a rude shock!
I can see the rationale for inspecting such a vital component - but surely when manufacturers have standards to comply to, and fitters have responsibility for their work, an additional inspection isn't warranted??? If it was
home made and
home fitted I can understand, but........
So anyhow, beware if buying, selling or moving across state boundaries....
Cheers
Reply By: Tuco69 - Monday, Apr 05, 2004 at 13:29
Monday, Apr 05, 2004 at 13:29
I live in Qld, and had a similar experience about 5 years ago. The person who did the pre-sale roadworthy couldn't find the compliance plate on the accessory tank. I knew it was there when the tank was fitted - and investigation by myself found that the plate had been covered with a thick layer of underbody rustproof sealant when the vehicle was 'serviced' by the rustproofing company. Turps, elbow grease and a bit of rag quickly had it visible again.
My current vehicle also has an aftermarket aux fuel tank - which was complianced at the time it was fitted by the supplier. If I had optioned to fit it myself, then I would have had to pay the compliance cost separately. As
well as a plate welded to the tank, there is an ADR accessory compliance plate riveted to the firewall.
Tuco in
Cairns
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