Fibreglass Long range fuel tank
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 09:33
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Member - John B (NSW)
In preparation for our 12 months trip in July I am considering fitting 185 litre long range tank in the Ute back of our Crew cab 4WD. I believe that there could be a problem with the new ethanol diesel and fibreglass tanks. I believe fibreglass tanks have been used in the marine situation for many years and they are now having a problem with ethanol eating away at the fibreglass tanks. Can anyone advise me on this before I go ahead and fit tank.
Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 09:40
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 09:40
I think you will find that this will be more of a problem in the marine industry, as ethanol will seperate from fossil fuels when left for periods in excess of 2 weeks, this will in fact eat in to fibreglass tanks.
The other problem is that engines may start on pure ethanol which has lead to manufacturers expessly excludng any warranty claims that may relate to this issue.
I have also just discovered that our local fuel outlet, Tyers Store VIC, only has B20 diesel, with only a tiny warning label on the pump.
I think it should be clearly posted on the roiadside price board that it is B20 to save people, like myself, that refuse to use it from pulling in to maybe find out when it's too late.
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Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 10:08
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 10:08
Shaker you will find that nearly all diesel in Oz is now partly Bio, can be up to 5% without requiring labelling. The oil companies use Bio to replace lubricity lost when sulphur was removed, otherwise you IP would self destruct very quickly.
John, have a look at this mob
http://www.bta4wd.com/category24_1.htm they have shaped tanks to fit in the ute tub at the front and also water tanks in the same config.
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Reply By: handy - Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 11:31
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 11:31
go wih the poly tanks, you wont go wrong there. cheers
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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 14:46
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 14:46
A little practice and a hot air welder, and you can make your own HDPE ('poly') tanks to ANY shape you want, or have someone make them for you.
Cheer,
Peter
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Follow Up By: Member - shane (SA) - Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 20:06
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 20:06
Peter, can you give more details on this poly welding?
shane.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 00:15
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 00:15
John, after much searching for something suitable, we purchased a Boab brand poly tank from nearest Opposite Lock
shop. Ozhumvee has given you the link. Their poly tanks are only around 50 - 60 litres. We did find an 80 litre in a different brand somewhere - i think from Qld. There are several choices of shape and volume. Currently setting it up secured in the tray, to be plumbed into the fuel line as a back up fuel tank. This is more for security should we hole the main tank, than for extra supplies.
Boab also make stainless steel tray tanks in larger sizes, but the s/s was a lot more expensive.
Motherhen
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