Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: silver surfer on May 31, 2019, 07:29:53

Title: Fuel Tank replacement 280SL
Post by: silver surfer on May 31, 2019, 07:29:53

Hi all

I am in the UK and need a new fuel tank. Can anyone recommend a UK supplier of a quality replacement as prices seem to vary quite a lot and I don't want to buy rubbish.

Many thanks   

Title: Re: Fuel Tank replacement 280SL
Post by: Shvegel on May 31, 2019, 08:49:26

The factory tank or the Dansk made unit for a third the cost.  Although I have no experience with the Dansk tank I do have experience with a few of their Porsche 911 offerings.  Always a good product. 

Title: Re: Fuel Tank replacement 280SL
Post by: Paul & Dolly on May 31, 2019, 10:52:40

Ashley

I seem to remember some posts on here,  that tanks can be damaged in transit, then the filler nozzle gets pushed about , and appears not to be correctly located, so whichever one you get, make sure it is all correct - on delivery.

I had a new one from Mercedes a couple of years ago - Expensive -  but no problems.

Keep well

Paul

Title: Re: Fuel Tank replacement 280SL
Post by: silver surfer on May 31, 2019, 11:58:36

ok thanks for the helpful advice gents.

I spoke to a couple of specialists who said the reproduction tanks are ok so I am going this route.  I would have loved to buy a genuine tank but I priced a Mercedes one up at £923 + VAT and a Dansk one is £245 + VAT. Hope it fits!!

Best regards

Title: Re: Fuel Tank replacement 280SL
Post by: Alex D on May 31, 2019, 12:44:37

Had a Dansk put in about 5 years ago, no problems. 

Title: Re: Fuel Tank replacement 280SL
Post by: Vander on June 01, 2019, 10:50:43

I've used Dansk as well, works great