I have just filled the tank on my car and I have fuel dripping onto the ground 30 miles later!
I have not filled the tank for some time so I suspect it is leaking somewhere near the seam?
Does anyone have any experience of this and where can i get a new tank??
Cheers
the tanks rust out around the 3/4 mark there is a flat spot where water sits, do a search as i know someone had a new one for a fair price, ive replaced one before but best to but new if you can
Mark
Quote from: mpk490pthe tanks rust out around the 3/4 mark there is a flat spot where water sits, do a search as i know someone had a new one for a fair price, ive replaced one before but best to but new if you can
Mark
So the problem will cure itself by the time I get home as I will have used 1/4 tank! I will look for new but havent had much joy so far!
Thanks Mark
Try black dragon automotive,they do almost everything brand new for 79>85 RX7\'s.
Theyre based in US,so postage will cost.Worth a try.
If no luck there try Mazdatrix in US also.
I think it\'ll be virtually impossible to track down a new tank in UK.
Cheers.:3gears-lh
Just check its not leaking from fuel filler pipe before spending dosh.
Ta.....
Quote from: syebbaJust check its not leaking from fuel filler pipe before spending dosh.
Ta.....
I did wonder that or whether it was the breather pipes blowing back?? but if it was would they still be leaking 30 miles of part urban so a gallon and a bit later??
Hmmmm
Quote from: syebbaTry black dragon automotive,they do almost everything brand new for 79>85 RX7\'s.
Theyre based in US,so postage will cost.Worth a try.
If no luck there try Mazdatrix in US also.
I think it\'ll be virtually impossible to track down a new tank in UK.
Cheers.:3gears-lh
im sure someone got a new one in the UK for like £160 i will have a look
Mark
£173
follow the whole thread :Thumbs-up
let me know how you get on, im going to pull my tank off soon so may replace it if it looks bad
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43133&highlight=petrol+tank
Mark
Easy way to check,
Fill tank up from petrol cans & see where its coming from,if no joy,jack up rear of car to see if it leaks then.
Ta
It wont be a fuel outlet pipe as it would leak all the time.
Clever lad that Mark!:Thumbs-up
I just hope they do it for that price as the original quote when David Nock was enquiring was £100 more,the dealer passed on the saving.
Ta....
I have spoken to a Mazda dealer and was quoted £168 plus Vat but there are none in the uk store and probably none in europe! May have ot come from Japan
as you look at the car from the back it will be the left hand side that will leak
the tank may be as bad as this one
Mark
Does £168 +vat inc shipping from japan?
Quote from: mpk490pas you look at the car from the back it will be the left hand side that will leak
the tank may be as bad as this one
Mark
It is the left hand side towards the back of the car , it all looks undersealed but the seem feels a but ropey!
Quote from: syebbaDoes £168 +vat inc shipping from japan?
Thats what they said and about 14 days if japan have one so I will have to wait and see!
Thats a good price.
Hi guys, My dealer at JCT 600 Wakefield (Mark), was up for supplying anyone who enquired. He has already supplied one to another FB owner after me.My price of £173 included VAT and shipping, but you\'d then have to get it then to your home. Part No. on my paperwork for 1985 Series 3 is FA5442110; I would guess they\'re all the same for all 1st gens, later cars had a drain plug added.
JCT600 tel is 0113 231 9793. I know thats a Leeds No., but JCT route these specialist spares calls to JCT in Wakefield.
Out of interest, my tanks still on the garage shelf. I\'m running on half tanks of fuel till the weather picks up.
Plus there\'s a diff swop looming first!
Quote from: Brian BellIt is the left hand side towards the back of the car , it all looks undersealed but the seem feels a but ropey!
Yes, its the seam at the filler point. There\'s a ledge that gets dirt and water spray that you cannot access unless the tank is dropped.
i believe the tank shape is different on the s1-2 and s3 it maybe becasue of a larger diff? and the change may be why it only seems to be the s3 affected
Mark
Quote from: mpk490pi believe the tank shape is different on the s1-2 and s3 it maybe becasue of a larger diff? and the change may be why it only seems to be the s3 affected
Mark
Right didn\'t know that, thanks Mark, anyway the Part No. I gave is for a 1984/85 Series 3, which I think is what Brian is enquiring about.
The tanks are different.
Mazdatrix has diff part nos for s1,s2 & s3 tanks.
S1 tanks no longer available.
Get your new s3 tanks while you can!!!
Anybody hear that the EU are thinking about restricting the use of cars over 10 years old!:eek:
Ta....
Quote from: syebbaThe tanks are different.
Mazdatrix has diff part nos for s1,s2 & s3 tanks.
S1 tanks no longer available.
Get your new s3 tanks while you can!!!
Anybody hear that the EU are thinking about restricting the use of cars over 10 years old!:eek:
Ta....
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Classic-Cars/
DEADLINE 18/03/2008
"Several EU proposals across the years are dangerous to the classic car movement. One that has been under consideration is to ban the use of cars older than 10 years. Similarly, Edinburgh City Council is considering the banning of cars over 15 years old from the town centre. These, and similar, proposals directly threaten the classic car movement, and encourage the manufacture of new cars, with the attendent environmental issues of sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, distriuting and scrapping the spiralling supply of new vehicles."
found this on the landrover site please sign the petition our freedom to drive on the road depends on it:flamed
:Thumbs-up Petition signed.
and here although im sure i signed one the same a few months ago!
Mark