Plus 2 Fuel Tank Supplier

[stugilmour]

Does anyone have contact info for a supplier of a new fuel tank for a Plus 2? IIRC There was a fellow on eBay UK a while ago with nice looking aluminum replacements, but my search is coming up dry. Just found out mine is leaking from the left rear seam near the fuel filler pipe, so thinking I need a replacement. Any help appreciated.

Getting close. Dash and interior are pretty much in. Just need to check out the wiring one last time, tighten up the suspension, and get the inspection done. Hoping to finish up in the next two weeks for out local car show, but looks doubtful now with the fuel tank issue.

Cheers!

[CBUEB1771]

Stu,
You can't go wrong with Andy Wiltshire:
http://www.andywiltshire.com/
Click on "tanks". He made a perfect long distance tank for my Elite.

[pauljones]

Stu,
Id second Andy.I got one at xmas for a plus 2,made within a few days and you wont get get much better,he even put on different fittings for my fuel injection for not much xtra.

Paul

[stugilmour]

Thanks very much Russ & Paul. Andy was the supplier I was trying to find. He has already replied by email. Mentioned he is not actively on eBay UK now, and has a good string of orders. Hope he can fit me in, but looks good.

Looked over the tank tonight, and can't locate the leak. Thinking it might be at the left vent nipple, as there looks to be a previous solder repair there. Maybe the fuel level is down enough that the leak does not show?

Thanks again.

[Carlos A]

Stu: did you check the vent hose on that side. If it is dry and cracked you will have a leak like the one you mentioned when the tank is full. It happened to me and it took me a while to find out the cause. Then I cut and replaced the damage section with a new hose and a small aluminum tube (to couple or connect the old tube and the new section).

Best

Carlos A

[stugilmour]

Thanks Carlos. Yes, the hoses are brand new. I put them in prior to the headliner replacement, along with some plumbing to vent back to the fuel filler and a reduced diameter vent over the roof area, as per the Club Lotis recommendation. I had hoped my gas smell worries were in the past! What is most anoying is I can't see if the new venting is working to reduce the odour, but it sure filled better than before with the old vent lines.

I removed the soaked sound proofing felts last night, and my wife sprayed the area with Fabreeze. It's better, but still smells. Will give it all a good cleaning when I install the new tank. Just waiting for final arrangements with Andy.

[rdssdi]

I purchased a tank for my +w from Andy. Great job.

I had the tank height reduced slightly so I could attach the vent lines with a -6 fitting and use a Newton Equipment roll over valve.
Not in this photo also added Newton vapor valve. Opens for pre set negative pressure as when fuel level lowers and positive as when filling.

Bob