Moving the fuel tank.

[RodLeach]

Have to be honest, one of the only things i hate about surfs, is the location of the fuel tank. Like some, i run with no side steps, Looks a million times better, in my opinion.

But i hate seeing the fuel tank. Is it possible to relocate it? or do a Ian and get somet else to locate (i imagine) somewhere under the back in the spare tyre recess?

Any advice would be great, but cheap ones are best!

Im not looking to spend a bomb just moving it and if its mega money then i just wont bother!


Right, Bring on all the "put the steps back on" comments

[stormforce]

i suppose it could be put where the underslung would go and you would just need to extend the filler pipe electrics and fuel line so it shouldn't be too bad

[plumb bob]

On the Oz site, in the tech section, there is a thread (with pictures) on fitting and aux fuel tank, using a Nissan Patrol one I think.

You could use that technique, but just remove the original, if it won't fit in the tyre space.
The aux tank fits where the underslung spare goes.

[RodLeach]

Cheers guys, i'll have a read up on that. got a SS tank for a scimitar that might not get used. Not sure how many litres it would hold. dont want to end up giving myself a range of 10 miles

[POPEYE]

One here Rod, similar to the one i got, (and bl00dy nearer)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=009

[dirtydog]

Oil Cooler under rear

I was just about to post about putting my oil cooler up under the rear of mine.
Anyone think of any probs/got any thoughts?
I dont think it will get damaged there and it will be easiler to clean than behind the front valance plus ill be able to have better airflow to my rad.
What about airflow to the cooler up under the back should I make a scoop?

[Apache]

Doesn't the fuel tank limit the maximum rear lift you can have too, without more serious mods?

[jeff.fn02jwa]

if

if i was putting a fuel tank up under the under slung spare wheel well i would be giving it a good big bash plate what a large rock can do to a tank with out a bash plate doze not bare thinking about with out a bash plate think about all your derv all over the place

[chrisinflight]

Bodylift will enable you to simply raise the fuel tank. Personally, I wouldn`t relocate it to the rear.

[POPEYE]

I was just about to post about putting my oil cooler up under the rear of mine.
Anyone think of any probs/got any thoughts?
I dont think it will get damaged there and it will be easiler to clean than behind the front valance plus ill be able to have better airflow to my rad.
What about airflow to the cooler up under the back should I make a scoop?

I been thinking about something similar useing the extra rad i got to help cooling, maybe on the return from heating the veg tank, it'll need protection and some from of air pick up (scoop) to catch the undertow, long as it tucked well up out the way it'll only be the scoop that gets damaged,
same with the tank at the back, nowt to stop ya makeing a decent bash plate, re the oil cooler apart from distance from the engine cant see any probs, nor the fuel tank limiting lift, apatr from the useual fitting longer filler hose and fuel line flexy's,

[dirtydog]

I been thinking about something similar useing the extra rad i got to help cooling, maybe on the return from heating the veg tank, it'll need protection and some from of air pick up (scoop) to catch the undertow, long as it tucked well up out the way it'll only be the scoop that gets damaged,

cheers -
ill have a nosey tomorrow if I get a chance to see where it might go, im towing to northumberland next week so I want to sort it out quite quickly as I need to change the ATF anyway.

[Apache]

nor the fuel tank limiting lift, apatr from the useual fitting longer filler hose and fuel line flexy's,

Trailing arm angles will be steeper with more suspension lift / extension. Fuel tank is in the way when the angles get steep. That would only affect you offroad Ian, and that aint never gonna happen is it?

[POPEYE]

Cheeky sod! you never know i may just surprise the lot of ya, anyway if ya've nowt to do check the stickers emails
made a start today! bent some copper tube for the hot water coil to go in the tank

[Apache]

Cheeky sod! you never know i may just surprise the lot of ya, anyway if ya've nowt to do check the stickers emails
made a start today! bent some copper tube for the hot water coil to go in the tank

What the hell are you making? A Surf or a central heating system?!

[POPEYE]

What the hell are you making? A Surf or a central heating system?!

Both!! Maybe i should have just got an old cylinder and made a fuel tank out of it,