Long Range Fuel Tank
Submitted: Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 10:54
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Jinki
We have a 4.8 TI Nissan Patrol (2002) and wish to replace either the main or sub fuel
tank with larger capacity. At present our Main
tank holds 90 ltrs, the sub
tank 40ltrs, and have been told we can replace the main which would then hold 146 ltrs or the sub 76 ltrs. Has anyone had any problems with a modification of this kind? Our Nissan dealer said this was possible but that it might cause problems with the fuel pumpand outlet etc therefore would not be their concern? which we understand anyway. Any feedback would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Jinki and Harry
Reply By: Member - Beatit (QLD) - Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 11:46
Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 11:46
Hi Jinki,
Have one and did that in 2002. That is a 146 ltr main replacement and retained the sub (the best price I could get for the sub last year was something in the vicinity of $900 - too expensive). I have had no problems at all, the only issue is that the sender now reads full for a lot longer. Had it done by the dealer who had it done by ARB (longranger
tank) and have a compliance plate fitted.
Kind regards
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Reply By: flappa - Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 11:51
Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 11:51
Mines a 4.5 Ti , but, essentially the same.
I was told the chnage in the subtank to a 85l can be done, and is a better idea for weight distribution, then the larger 140 odd l main
tank.
Apparently the 85l sub is a common change when adding LPG , which is what I'm looking at , at present.
I haven't heard of any concerns in regards to changing tanks from either the LPG guys , or , the LR Petrol guys.
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Follow Up By: CRAFT - Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 11:13
Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 11:13
Quick Question Flappa.
How can upgrading the sub
tank be better than the main
tank weight distribution wise? The main
tank sits evenly across the back of your car there for in theory even weight distribution. The Sub
tank runs down the drivers side of the car there for wouldn't the weight now be more on one side of the car than the other?
Just a question not a dig mate.
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Follow Up By: flappa - Monday, Oct 31, 2005 at 10:11
Monday, Oct 31, 2005 at 10:11
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I was told the chnage in the subtank to a 85l can be done, and is a better idea for weight distribution, then the larger 140 odd l main
tank.
As I said ,I was "told" . . . not being an engineer , I dn't have a particuler reason other then being "told" its better to have it between the
wheels , even offset, then having it behind the
wheels ?
I believe you HAVE done the changes though , so , if its BS , then who am I to argue.
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Follow Up By: CRAFT - Monday, Oct 31, 2005 at 19:56
Monday, Oct 31, 2005 at 19:56
Fair enough,
As I said it wasn't a dig I was just curious to the reasoning that's all.
Jeeez.
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Reply By: pling - Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 15:39
Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 15:39
I have a 2002 4.8 lt auto and have the ARB 146 lt. main
tank. I have done the Simpson and Anne Beadell and have not had any problems. It was fitted before the warranty ran out and the dealer did not have a problem! I have not noticed any handling change with the extra weight. I have a Rancho 2'' (50 mm) lift kit with 9000 shocks.
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 16:53
Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at 16:53
Fitted one 2 days ago to my GQ.. 146 ltr.. If you have a body lift you can get a 165ltr
Theres thousands of patrols out there with LRTs in them with no issues.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 15:48
Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 15:48
Mines now probably a 145/144 ltr
tank :(
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Reply By: CRAFT - Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 11:20
Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 11:20
Jinki,
I have a done all the fuel
tank upgrades available to my 4500 ST Patrol and have had no dramas at all. When I first got the car it had a 146 ltr Long Range
tank running with standard fuel pump. No problems. I then put LPG on and took the long range
tank out all together. I sold this so I could purchase an upgrade on the sub
tank from 40 ltr to 85 ltr and again no problems at all. It is a pretty easy upgrade with relatively no problems (that I have Found) upgrading either
tank.
Just a word though I was quite surprised how much it cost to upgrade the sub
tank as apposed to the main
tank which holds more.
Hope this helps.
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Reply By: Mike-TS - Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 20:35
Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 20:35
The
forum is getting soft...
I have a LC - the long range tanks come as standard!
Ah, things just aren't the same without a bit of sledging!
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Follow Up By: Well 55 - Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 14:33
Wednesday, Nov 02, 2005 at 14:33
The Nissan has two tanks as
well, but some of us replace the 90lt main
tank with a bigger one.
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Reply By: Jinki - Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 21:52
Sunday, Oct 30, 2005 at 21:52
Ta muchly all for your information and confirmation. Will go ahead and get the Nissan dealer to organise the larger main
tank. What would we do without the
forum? best wishes
Jinki
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