syncro fuel tank

Post by **andyel** » 15 Jan 2006, 13:22

anyone know if a syncro diesel fuel tank will fit on a 2wd?

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 15 Jan 2006, 15:23

Should do, but why?! Do you really want to move your weight balance further back?!

All you'd need to do is fit up the tank strap captive nuts and bolts.

Post by **Aidan** » 15 Jan 2006, 18:27

Not certain that it will as the 2wd gearbox sits higher than the syncro one..the diesel tank is shaped for the diesel starter....which might help, and is probably essential if the 2wd in q. is a diesel.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » 15 Jan 2006, 20:10

Not without dropping the gearbox down to clear the tank. Engine and gearbox sit lower in a Syncro than on a 2WD.
Also you'd have to fit the filler tube and metal work to fit the tank.
There are 4 different types of Syncro fuel tank, 2 diesels.
It requires some modding of the original syncro straps to fit to the 2WD at the bottom but the holes are there at the top for the straps and for the sound deadening holder frames.
Also, your servo pipes, throttle cable, brake lines and water pipes run slightly differently to avoid the tank.

If you want some pics, PM me as I've done the conversion.

Not quite so easy as "All you'd need to do is fit up the tank strap captive nuts and bolts."

MG

Post by **Louey** » 15 Jan 2006, 21:11

its one of those...

Why???

Post by **HarryMann** » 15 Jan 2006, 21:54

Andy(el),

Might help a bit if you said what your thinking was behind this... then the answers would be better targeted with the information you probably need.... ?

Post by **matt** » 15 Jan 2006, 22:39

sell the syncro tank, get ££200 for it and buy a new 2wd one, haVE £150 in our pocket to spend on nevelty condoms and xmas cracker on offer at tescos for 30p
sort after by syncronauts looking to downgrade to derv

Post by **andyel** » 16 Jan 2006, 01:26

thanks for all the replies.
i could get a fair pile of them crackers for £150!
the various clearance issues make it a nonstarter.
it was just a thought to improve the range of the van,tank is a freebie i was offered.

Post by **R0B** » 16 Jan 2006, 01:41

rip their arm off.and sell it.......the tank.not the arm...

tank is a freebie i was offered

Post by **matt** » 16 Jan 2006, 07:21

if I'd have known about the tank 2 weeks ago......................................

oh well

Post by **Diamond Hell** » 16 Jan 2006, 08:19

Matt, there's still a bunch of bits that you'd need - I'm sure someone will have photos of the bits for you to make you feel better.

Post by **matt** » 16 Jan 2006, 08:26