Aftermarket fuel tank install.

[turps]

Well picked up my LRA 146lt replacement fuel tank on monday and it is currently still sitting in the back of the car wrapped in bubble wrap.

So what sorta stuff do I need to fit.

Is it best to take that plate off that sits above the fuel tank under the carpet and take out the pump and sender first. Then unbolt tank put new tank in. Then put the pump and sender back in.

Is it this simple or is there something else I need to do, that will make it a pain in the arse.

[china]

duno how but how much did it cost cheers

[turps]

duno how but how much did it cost cheers

Std price was $770.
But I got mine with some slight mods. Since I have a 50mm BL I had the brackets put in a different spot, I also had 3mm plate put on the bottom for a little extra strength. As my towbar is now sitting ontop of the chassie rails there isnt much protection.
So in the end I paid $890 and I picked it up from LRA in Lilydale.

[big red]

Well picked up my LRA 146lt replacement fuel tank on monday and it is currently still sitting in the back of the car wrapped in bubble wrap.

So what sorta stuff do I need to fit.

Is it best to take that plate off that sits above the fuel tank under the carpet and take out the pump and sender first. Then unbolt tank put new tank in. Then put the pump and sender back in.

Is it this simple or is there something else I need to do, that will make it a pain in the arse.

there should be instructions with it....you could wait until nobody is around then read them

[Big Red Toy]

well i took my long range tank in and out 3 times with a collapsed lung so i'm sure you'll manage.

Disconnect fuel lines etc first. Then drop the sucker and take everything off. easy. even a chimp like yourself should be able to manage it.

[blackmav]

a handy tool for the job would be a sucker to hold it up in place while you insert the bolts. and for when it wont fit to pull it out , and in, and out, and in,and out..........................

[bogged]

its a Cookie of a job. the clearances are that minimal...

Its not hard, if I remember how it goes somethin like this.

Do it while its as MT as you dare.
Remove the inner guard thing on the fuel filler hose inside rear wheel arch
then you can get at hose easier - undo filler hose and breather hose. (Cookie to get back on btw)

remove the plate on the floor in the back storage area - try and undo as much wiring as you can at this point thru hole, it can be done after you unbolt the tank, but its a FUCKIN AWKWARD FUCKER.

Stick trolley jack under tank

undo 6 bolts. tank drops - you can make sure here if there are any hoses/breathers/filler hose etc left done up, undo em.

Put bandaids on 10 Knuckles.

you will see how it came out how it goes back in.

then sell STD tank to Hilux driver, they love em!

[bazzle]

Normally leave you sender in until you remove tank.
Then put in new tank.
Still need to remove floor plate to get to hoses and wire connections.
Check 1st that floof hole is in alignment with new tank. Some have been in wrong spot.

As Bruce said, TIGHT fit. Get new fuel and return hose and good quality hose clamps.

Tank may have to go up at an angle to clear filler to chassis.
Also mount brackets may need clearancing fo fit mounts under floor.
I use a trolley jack and my wife, Cazzle, to balance tanl on jack whilst I pull hoses etc.
OE steel pipes run in a couple of diffent places on some. Check they are in correct spot with trial fit. I have had to trim a few to top of spring tower and run new rubber hose to there to stop kinks. Main line to engine MUST be as straights as possible, min bends.

Filler hose may also need shortening a bit. Hot water for hose and vaseline for hose fittings helps too.

Bazzle

[bogged]

I use a trolley jack and my wife, Cazzle, to balance tanl on jack whilst I pull hoses etc.

yup, its a 2 person job FOR SURE... She must be a strong woman to hold that tank up for any length of time! remind me to bow next time I see her

[turps]

I use a trolley jack and my wife, Cazzle, to balance tanl on jack whilst I pull hoses etc.

yup, its a 2 person job FOR SURE... She must be a strong woman to hold that tank up for any length of time! remind me to bow next time I see her

Bruce it is only balancing the tank not holding it up. which hopefully I pick up my new trolly jack this week also.

Thanks for all the help. As for those instruction didnt see but then again it is still wrapped up in plastic.

[bogged]

Bruce it is only balancing the tank not holding it up. which hopefully I pick up my new trolly jack this week also.

wait till ya doin it.. you will probably still have to lift it up and sideways to get it up over the filler neck as bazzle said...
Ceavy Hunt.