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Post Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:00 pm

I've just removed my fuel tank for replacement and have found out I've actually a 63ltr rather then a 55ltr that I have bought to replace it.
So in looking at just getting a new one from gsf for £210 or another vendor off eBay for £150 from here http://bit.ly/MCMzn3

Has anyone had any issues with either or can vouch how good they are that'd be great thanks.
Failing that I'll just fit my 55ltr as I'm not bothered with the extra 8 litres it's really adding another job having to switching the sender/gauge over I don't want to deal with.
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Post Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:07 pm

One thing you won't have to 'switch over' is the level sender. The 62 litre and 55 litre tanks both use the same one on the pump side of the tank. The 62 litre version just has a second sensor on the LH side.
You will need to change the fuel pump though, or at least its frame, for one with two pipes.
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Post Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:32 pm

All the aftermarket 63l tanks ive been involved with are the same, ive had them from ECP and GSF and have been taking them off turds over the last 10 years, they are all made by the same company, somewhere in china :D

No issues, just make sure you waxoil them at least before fitting