Our 90's fuel tank area is leaking. Somewhere... I'm going to bite the bullet and replace the whole system and intend to buy all the parts before removing anything. Without removing first, I wanted to check whether there are one or two (front/rear) mounting brackets, as it is unclear what I need to get. All searches also appear to only reference one bracket. Also, there looks like a strap/harness under/around the tank, as It looks as though this car has extra holding the tank up?! Everything is working at present, but is it worth replacing the sender, etc, while it's dismantled? It's a new vehicle to us with dubious history, so want to know it's done properly and to my liking! It may be that I just need to get stuck in and order afterwards.
90 fuel tank
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The front of the tank is supported on a 'cantilever' style bracket, which is bolted to the chassis rail. The tank is fixed to this bracket via one bolt. This bracket lies right underneath the drivers feet position. (imagine where your feet would be if they were flat on the floor - not on pedals)
The rear of the tank has two fixings where it is bolted to lugs on the tubular outrigger. This is below the centre bulkhead.
I wouldn't bother changing the bracket. It's probably pretty rusty, but still well able to do it's job. It'll be a big enough pain gettng the one bolt loose on the front of the tank, never mind getting the bolts off that hold the bracket to the chassis rail
If the sender is still working then just keep it and swap it over. There is a seal for the sender and it makes sense to change that. IIRC the seal might come with a new retaining ring for the sender. Just a thought, if it only leaks when full then it might just be this seal that's leaking.
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You can buy them as a pair LINKY
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