daveturnbull Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm putting a 90 tank in my hybrid to try and recover some of the lost space in the loadbed. I know the won't-fit-part tanks are formed from soft cheese, but are the bearmach ones any better? Are they actually made of metal? If so, where sells them at a good price? Tricky to work out as most mail order co's don't specify the make, although I know paddocks sell the s***part ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tris Cocks Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I have heard that Tor 4x4 have got tanks, dont know what make they are or exactly how much they are, but i have been told they are cheaper than paddocks. Im looking for one at the minute as well. Tris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Always use Bearmach tanks, not had any problems with them. I removed a Britpart tank - 2-years after it was fitted because the seam had corroded through. Road-going only vehicle. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 when i put a hole in my fuel tank, the only people that had any stock were britpart - so i had to buy theres. however I did take a quick trip down to hellfrauds and bought some 'in tank sealing paint/epoxy stuff' and put that in. I also painted the outside of the tank with red oxide and then hammerite before fitting it. 2 years later it is still leak free.... for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Only a few days left then. Nick Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I doubt there will be any real difference between the makes but whichever make you go for, paint it before fitting it if you want it to last, pay particular attention to the seams as that is where water/road salt/dirt will get trapped and eat away at the metal if it's unprotected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Cheers Les. I've ordered one from Mail Order 4x4 in plymouth - phoned them first to confirm they supply Bearmach ones. Dave W - yes I was planning on giving it a couple of coats of underseal all over before it goes on. I've got some stuff that dries as hard as concrete and doesn't chip like hammerite tends to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Hi, I'm also in need of a new fuel tank. I've seen some tanks that have been made from zintec, which is mild steel with a thin coating of zinc. MPS 4x4 Store Anybody have any experience with this material/tank. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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