Petrol Tanks

[H5V VE]

Hi all,

Anyone happen to know if the petrol tank on a VE Ute is the same as on a VXR8?

Something went through the bottom of mine yesterday so new one will be required pronto. Was just curious as to how tricky it was going to be to find one.

I think that a call to WP is first thing on the agenda for tomorrow.

Thanks

Phil

[ARAF]

Ouch. Sorry to hear that.

They're the same size (in litres) so there's a good chance that they didn't include the tank in the wheelbase stretch.

Pontiac G8 part number is 92202090 and they're about $700 in the US and then the same again for shipping from Newgmparts, so you'd be looking at over £1000

See if you can get a part number for the Ute, and if it's the same then I would see if Raving or Speed4u have one.

[H5V VE]

How much

[Tattooboy]

if the tank isn't that badly damaged, surely it would be cheaper to take it out and have it wielded?

[ARAF]

Tattooboy said:

if the tank isn't that badly damaged, surely it would be cheaper to take it out and have it wielded?

I think they're plastic, and I'm not sure I'd trust a plastic welded tank.

[preciousmetal]

They are plastic Ian and Ian. As that's why it split from some road debris

[Tattooboy]

Ah, didn't appreciate they are plastic !!

No, I wouldn't want it plastic wielded either.

If they are plastic, why so blooming expensive ?

[H5V VE]

Good question

Presumably it has to be specific plastic to withstand petrol and its also quite a complex shape?

Either way, its VERY expensive!

[H5V VE]

H5V VE said:

Good question

Presumably it has to be specific plastic to withstand petrol and its also quite a complex shape?

Either way, its VERY expensive!

And the good news is.......

Its a different part number to the VXR8 apparently. So looks like it is a wait for one from Aus.

On the plus side, local garage have managed to patch it up so at least its not dripping petrol everywhere

[Winky151]

Guess you won't be using the UTE on Saturday then.

[H5V VE]

Winky151 said:

Guess you won't be using the UTE on Saturday then.

I might be

Depends on how well they have patched it up. Otherwise it could well be a while before the Ute sees the light of day depending on lead times from Aus.

[2woody]

I have a spare !

[H5V VE]

2woody said:

I have a spare !

Really? I have tried sending you an email/PM

Cheers

Phil