Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: RCS on September 03, 2013, 23:25:09

Title: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
Post by: RCS on September 03, 2013, 23:25:09

As a fairly new Full Member to the group, I would appreciate your advice.  I have a 1965 230SL Euro Model that needs a new fuel tank.  Is there a supplier out there that you recommend I contact for a good product at a fair price?

I live in the Chicago suburbs.

Thanks

Richard Shusha

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
Post by: TOMNISTUFF on September 03, 2013, 23:31:30

I`m up in Québec, Canada but I know Michigan and Illinois, since I lived in the Detroit area for 34 years.  Across the line, over in Sparta, Michigan, not too far from you, is K&K Mfg.  The have the tank you need - not cheap, but they have it.  I`ve been happy with their service and they are on our Vendor list.  At least you won`t have to pay shipping if you`ve got the space in your daily car.
http://www.kkmfg.com/catalog_loader.php?page=113/113fuel.js
Good luck.
Tom Kizer

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
Post by: Jordan on September 04, 2013, 01:06:02

Richard, I replaced my fuel tank as well on my 230SL.  I ordered it directly from the MB Classic Center in CA.  I don't know the price now but 3 years ago it was less than $1K and it was $40 to have it shipped to upper state NY.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
Post by: ctaylor738 on September 04, 2013, 02:15:09

The PN is 113-470-06-01, and your local dealer can get it for you with no shipping charge.  The list price is $1220 but you should be able to get 10% off that.

Title: Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
Post by: Dave on September 11, 2013, 02:48:22

Hi i am in the Chicago suburban too and i used a radiator shop to sandblast and coat the tank.  $400