Replacing fuel tank on clipper cab, EX Carb

Hi, just wondering if anyone has done this and if you could shed some light on how hard a job it is? Does the rear beam need to be dropped down to remove the tank as i think it may go over the top? :cry:

Any info on what needs to be done would be great as im wondering whether or not to atempt it or just give it to pro's??

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Cheers gary

Have a look at this thread.

Cheers

ahh, cheers for that….sorry about the wrong section thing..


That is a different tank though yeh? Guessing its a similar job on the one im doing though….

cheers

I held off answering this because I believe its a different tank, it bolts into place rather than using the straps. I think Dougelove's tank is the later cabby (bolt on) one, he did a thread about fuel tank replacement but I don't think there's details or pics. Worth resurrecting it tho, helpful old chap that he is!

ahh cheers, ill try finding it..


yeh it is the bolt on type….Mahoosive thing too

Sorry, didn't notice that. I'd say if the tank's bigger than the mk1 tank and in the same place you're going to have to take the whole rear beam off. Seems a lot of juggling and effort trying to get the tank out with the beam only partially connected, the shocks and brake hoses/lines should only take another 5 mins to disconnnect. Sometimes it can be a pain to get the brake hosese and lines apart, but I say if they're that corroded/seized they need replacing anyway - cheap parts and best not to take chances with brakes. What does the haynes say?

Good luck

Had this done professionally last April on my 1991 Clipper, but then i do nothing myself !! The garage (not VW experts) did say it was very difficult and did require lowering, Part was ?211 and labour ?115. They also found brake cables needing replacing at same time. I'm no use at DIY but not the sort of thing to do unless you're sure I guess !

Refitted tank on 1.5gl Cabriolet I had remove rear beam, not an awful job though prepare for getting filthy and swearing at siezed nuts but a logical approach and you should be ok.

Chris