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« on: January 15, 2016, 09:58:11 PM » |
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Has anyone out there got a tank they would part with?
I know mine is sealed and back on but the broken sender stud is a concern if it leads to leaks and smells.
Anything considered.
Otherwise I might consider a custom alloy one to put the problems to bed once and for all. Anyone know who could make one?
Mark
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Ammy
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« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2016, 09:25:28 AM » |
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Chris Bastow sourced aluminium petrol tanks some years ago. I bought one and was easy to fit, he may still have the contact.
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Neil-yaj396
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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2016, 09:48:43 AM » |
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Mark
I can PM Chris's number if you want it. He's been out of the business for a long time now though.
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smithymc
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2016, 09:58:09 AM » |
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A contact would be great thanks Neil.
I could try to drill the offending stud out and replace it with a stainless bolt with the head inside the tank but, given the floating clamp ring, now gummed up by the tank resin, alignment may be tricky.
Want I don't want is to be left off the road should that job go wrong should I take it on.
Strangely though, there is no petrol smell from the tank for the moment.
Mark
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rossocorsa
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« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2016, 11:18:37 AM » |
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There a company in Yorkshire that make that sort of thing , no experience of them myself but the standard looks very high www.revivalfabrications.com |
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Neil-yaj396
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« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2016, 02:13:13 PM » |
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I have PM'd that number.
I'd have thought that you would have got away with one broken stud, though no more. You've put a lot of effort into that tank to scrap it, and a second hand one may not be any better?
Bit of a coincidence that those fabricators are in Yorkshire. Perhaps they are the ones Chris used?
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rossocorsa
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2016, 02:17:05 PM » |
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Their work standard appears very high currently they are making really nice two piece alloy cam covers for rear drive Fiats, I have messaged them a few times asking if they will do same for Beta no news yet but fingers crossed!
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Neil-yaj396
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« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2016, 02:27:35 PM » |
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They're work standard appears very high currently they are making really nice two piece alloy cam covers for rear drive Fiats, I have messaged them a few times asking if they will do same for Beta no news yet but fingers crossed!
Their work looks great, but presumably comes at a cost? |
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rossocorsa
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2016, 02:30:46 PM » |
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I don't know to much about them but the fiat cam cover is £165. Not cheap but then again not expensive really and it has the benefit of being in two pieces making access to the cam pulleys easier http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/151941913885 |
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« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2016, 11:07:03 PM » |
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I've added my name to the people enquiring about a version for the Beta. That would finish an engine bay off a treat.
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smithymc
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2016, 09:58:36 AM » |
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Looks a nice thing it must be said and not too expensive really.
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Neil-yaj396
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« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2016, 10:20:28 AM » |
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Nice piece of kit definitely. Will it fit the transverse engine though?
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« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2016, 10:29:36 AM » |
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Just had a reply he is going to do one for Betas, a modified design to fit the transverse engine layout. i think its a good ldea as the original covers seem to be getting a bit crappy with age the ones I have are all a bit warped and marked. the ultimate choice would be an original early series alloy cover but those don't fit the taller 2 litre motors (as well as being hard to find)
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« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2016, 12:15:08 PM » |
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Excellent news. I'll definitely be in the queue for one.
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