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[RallyRed]

Hi,

Have a fairly thirsty LJ , looking to replace the 10 gall. tank with a repro 17 gall, as haven't seen any good second hand ones around?

 

Not looking for what is perfectly concourse, as the LJ isn't anyway....just views on what is on offer in the repro market.

 

Rares

Brad M

Parts Clone-er

 

Always would like to support Rares, as they actually sponsor this forum, however unsure if theirs are baffle as per orig?

There seems to be a serious price range between some of them?

 

Also, am I to understand there are 3 different factories making these things?...or are they all ex same Factory anyway ?

 

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Ice]

I got mine from Rares Col it went in no probs at all havnt had any issue at all with it

[RallyRed]

appreciate the feedback Gene.  thanks

[kiwi-lilj]

I tried to support rears, but paying $200 extra than what I could get mine off of eBay was just silly.

[Ice]

I tried to support rears, but paying $200 extra than what I could get mine off of eBay was just silly.

Was that for the complete kit and what finish is it Blair

[kiwi-lilj]

Yep I got complete kit with cover and boot matt $200 cheaper through eBay than my local store, which offered me tank sender etc but no cover or boot matt.

[Collo]

Sick of not being able to pass a servo, Col?

[RallyRed]

Collo -Y E P !!

LJ Dave - thanks mate, that 2 positive comments for the rares ones

[dublinxu1]

I`ve had no problem at all with the kit from Parts Cloner, everything fitted and works perfectly.

[gad05]

I bought my tank from Parts Cloner great people to deal with,real enthusiasts.

Highly recommend them.

Cheers Graham .

[N/A-PWR]

Good Thread Col,

 

I seem to remember a flap to stop the fuel going up the fill tube,

 

and Datto said the other night about getting a Forum Discount for Members here, at Rares Spares too.

[N/A-PWR]

Whats this "flap" you speak of DAVE? must be something else I havnt found yet

.

J

 

Good info there Jono, about the spot welds,

 

I will have a scout around for the Flap bit, I read it somewhere, don't think I seen a picture though.

[S pack]

No XU1 tanks had a flap or baffle to stop fuel going back up the filler neck under acceleration.

Edited by S pack, 12 July 2014 - 04:50 PM.

[N/A-PWR]

Good on you Dave for that,

 

I will keep looking for the info, and found this for $590:-

 

http://www.oldskoola...temkapn4b7p6sv5

 

 

 

 

the other idea, would be to put the flap in the fuel neck, an easy mod.

 

 

 

maybe this is a start:-

 

http://www.gmh-toran...ler-restrictor/

 

 

p.s. will these metal tanks be any good for Ethanol Fuels etc, or should we find a Stainless steel one. hmm

Edited by GASPOWER, 12 July 2014 - 05:19 PM.

[RallyRed]

thanks for all the feedback guys....seems to be line ball between RS and P/C??

Anyone know why the other supplier (BM ) is more expensive?

 

Thanks again

[N/A-PWR]

I know manufacturers are to have the real price, and the second sellers do the discount prices.

Anyone know why the other supplier (BM ) is more expensive?

 

Thanks again

[Ice]

thanks for all the feedback guys....seems to be line ball between RS and P/C??
Anyone know why the other supplier (BM ) is more expensive?
 
Thanks again

Coz BM is a wanker

Hey Col just make sure because the RS tank is painted silver where i dont think the PC one is

[S pack]

Gene, I could be wrong but I think you'll find the XU1 tank kits that Rares and PC sell are the same item.

The Aussie muscle car parts and Old Skool auto parts XU1 tanks appear to be the same however they are slightly different to Rares and PC's tanks.

[RallyRed]

thanks guys..I'll check on Monday at the local RS

[Ice]

Yeah you could be right Dave i know one of these tanks is not painted maybe im thinking of the other brands

[S pack]

Just had a look at B.M's website. The XU1 tank he sells appears to be the same painted tank that Rares and PC are selling.

[Ice]

Looks like Old school parts is not painted