P1800 Fuel Tank

p1800 · Apr 22nd, 2015, 15:52

I've got problems with fuel pickup from my tank. I've had water problems in the tank in the past and may well have some corrosion. I've got an inline filter and I can see air coming through the fuel line as well as the petrol.

Its been suggested that the fuel pickup in the tank may have corroded at the bottom.

Is there a fix for this or do I need a new tank.

And if I need a new tank - has anyone got any leads for a good second hand one or a new one.

PS I'm also looking for a fuel cap cover.

Thanks

Mike

volvonic272 · Apr 22nd, 2015, 21:53

Mike,
Brookhouse Volvo sell new tanks , (volvo part) and the flap is re manufactured.
Not cheap, but at least you can get new and will be guaranteed.

Dave

Simon67 · Oct 12th, 2016, 13:57

I bought a Brookhouse tank for my Amazon earlier this year. Found it so much lighter than the original. Believe they are now made in Taiwan (what the tin literally said). For such a crucial part, a tank change should be standard procedure after 50 years. Never quite realised how addicted I was to the smell of fuel until after the tank changeover. :-)

skysurfer · Oct 12th, 2016, 17:24

I bought one from Brookhouse too. Quite a simple swap-over and much safer than trying to repair the existing tank.......

Apr 22nd, 2015, 15:52	#1
p1800 P1800-its all going well! Last Online: May 12th, 2024 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester	P1800 Fuel Tank I've got problems with fuel pickup from my tank. I've had water problems in the tank in the past and may well have some corrosion. I've got an inline filter and I can see air coming through the fuel line as well as the petrol. Its been suggested that the fuel pickup in the tank may have corroded at the bottom. Is there a fix for this or do I need a new tank. And if I need a new tank - has anyone got any leads for a good second hand one or a new one. PS I'm also looking for a fuel cap cover. Thanks Mike

Oct 12th, 2016, 13:57	#3
Simon67 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 11:28 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wokingham	I bought a Brookhouse tank for my Amazon earlier this year. Found it so much lighter than the original. Believe they are now made in Taiwan (what the tin literally said). For such a crucial part, a tank change should be standard procedure after 50 years. Never quite realised how addicted I was to the smell of fuel until after the tank changeover. :-) __________________ It's simple...a little imagination, courage and loads of common sense.

Apr 22nd, 2015, 21:53	#2
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 15:09 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	Mike, Brookhouse Volvo sell new tanks , (volvo part) and the flap is re manufactured. Not cheap, but at least you can get new and will be guaranteed. Dave

Oct 12th, 2016, 17:24	#4
skysurfer VOC Member Last Online: May 19th, 2024 10:26 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chichester	I bought one from Brookhouse too. Quite a simple swap-over and much safer than trying to repair the existing tank.......

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