Thread: Auxiliary Fuel Tank for PUMA

Originally Posted by Drover

Thanks to all, I appreciate your thoughts on this, It does seem like the auxiliary tank is the way to go.

I am sure that I read on this forum that the ARB replacement tank will not fit with the factory tow bar and would require an ARB towbar ?, making it a very expensive exercise !

DullBird, did you fit your tank ? Drilling out the factory tank and fitting the drain line fitting sounds like it could go pear shaped, how did you find this process ? Any leaks ?

Cheers

No mate we got opposite lock to do ours as he had done a few and we didn't feel comfortable drilling into the fuel tank

Originally Posted by Tombie2

Double bottoming will just add unnecessary weight!

I've thumped all my Long Range Tanks into rocks many a time...
Never had an issue...

Some things can be over engineered

This is always a matter of personal decision/choice. Fitting fuel tank guards will add even more weight then double bottoming a tank. Managed to dent the chassis within a couple of months of fitting a new one!!

Must admit that the guys at WVA say that people have managed to dent their tanks but not puncture one yet. I don't want to be the first person they know of to puncture a fuel tank.

Regards


Brendan

I would also doubt that the extra weight of a double bottom would be much, especially as a % of a full tank.


Martyn

I also have had the FrontRunner tank fitted two months ago. There was an issue with a leak from the banjo fitting, but it was fixed with a replacement washer.

If you are planning to put on a spare wheel carrier, do it before the tank, as I was told that it is hard/impossible to get the carrier bolts in after the tank is fitted.

Cheers
Keith

Originally Posted by keithand

I also have had the FrontRunner tank fitted two months ago. There was an issue with a leak from the banjo fitting, but it was fixed with a replacement washer.

If you are planning to put on a spare wheel carrier, do it before the tank, as I was told that it is hard/impossible to get the carrier bolts in after the tank is fitted.

Cheers
Keith

I'm surprised at that and I would say it may depend on the carrier...as our carrier attaches to the capping stip and the rear crossmember and would not interfer with a tank in anyway...well not that I can think anyway

We had the 132 litre one fitted from ARB. Unfortunately, we had to change tow bar too

However it is a very good tank and is incredibly strong. Fitting extra protection to it would be pointless. We've had the car on it and it barely got a scratch! Plus, if I ever feel like it I can fit the guard tank as well to boost us to 170l

One thing to consider is that it does make the car heavier both with fuel, and I think the tank is lots heavier than the standard one.

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

...I think the tank is lots heavier than the standard one.

Might have something to do with the original tank being plastic tank and the replacement one being a steel tank

Originally Posted by dm_td5

Might have something to do with the original tank being plastic tank and the replacement one being a steel tank

Absolutely. There is no mystery there. You do leave the steel shield in the shed though. I think some of the difference is when full you are carrying 60 litres more fuel right up the back.

I've got to say though... it is built like a tank.