Thread: best long range fuel tank for Defender?

Originally Posted by Jimmy

G'day all,

I'm thinking of extending the fuel capacity of my 2001 TD5 Defender. I've seen the ARB 127ltr replacement tanks and heard they are the best, but the price is pretty intimidating. I've also looked at a few Aux tanks (45 or 55ltr) from Opposite Lock (still pricey), but one in the rear right wheel arch looks tidy. So I'm hoping I can get some user tips on what works best and any good/bad experiences, recommendations, alternatives people might have.

Also wondering if any of those long ranger tanks hang down at the back and cause clearance issues?

thanks

Jimmy

i have one on mine ...........

only ever had one problem with it hitting and that was at the army testing grounds

i hit a raise concrete beam it put a nice dent either side of it but its fine

I've got a 127L longranger....
.... clearance is ok, not much difference than the std tank

Only problem I've had is with fuel pumps (the lift pump in the tank).

When you change your main tank over they'll need to fit the pump and connect it up..... it's a bit of guess work with fingers-crossed for the mechanics to re-fit the tank in place making sure all with the pump is connected OK.

In my case, when the fitted it the last time (I've had a few faulty pumps) it wasn't fitted properly and a week or so after I had diesel p1ssing out all over the road.

Not pleasant but fixed up OK now.

Point is if you don't need it - don't do it!!!!

I'm happy I've got it now, but would probably not do it again just for the sake of having extra fuel.

There are plenty on here who will tell you to use jerry cans instead.

... Scott

134l LR tank works well for me. No probs with installation, tho I have decreased it's capacity by a litre or so

Both at a 4WD park and then Vic high country. I certainly appreciate the extra range, even if it was exxy.

Cheers

the previous owner fitted a long rnager to mine, not sure of the capicity howver the most i have ever put in it is 109L, i'm hoping its 120L + which should give me an extra 100km on the hi-way if need when the guage hits empty

handy for extended touring, regardless of the size of tank i still throw a jerry or two on when going on extended outback touring

Hi Jimmy, I have a 140L replacement tank fitted to my 03 extreme wagon.
Bought it from the factory in Lillydale and had it shipped up to Cairns.
Fitting took a day but not difficult except for reconnecting the fuel lines as mentioned earlier. It does hang a bit lower at the rear but not really an issue for what you gain.
You lose the factory plastic 75L but nearly double your range. Here is their website
http://www.longrangeautomotive.com.au/

Harro.

Saved $1000 fitting it myself. They take you to the cleaners up here.

Do these replacement tanks (e.g Longranger) affect the way the fuel gauge reads? Is the gauge able to still give a smooth indication from full to empty?

Cheers,

Lionel

Originally Posted by Lionel

Do these replacement tanks (e.g Longranger) affect the way the fuel gauge reads? Is the gauge able to still give a smooth indication from full to empty?

Cheers,

Lionel

My 140L replacement takes a while to come off full and the warning light comes on with around 30L instead of the factory 9L (I think it's 9) but the gauge reads fine. There is a modification to the float arm length when fitting.

Harro.

Originally Posted by Lionel

Do these replacement tanks (e.g Longranger) affect the way the fuel gauge reads? Is the gauge able to still give a smooth indication from full to empty?

Cheers,

Lionel

My 127L tank takes about 400-450 k's before it starts to drop off the full mark.

After that it's a gradual decent to when the fuel light comes on (around 900 k's)....

.... I've never filled it more than around 100 litres, so there must be an extra 27 litres in the tank at all times.

... Scott