Aux tank hose sizes, type and lengths?

[AB]

I'm not expecting a huge reply to this but next weekend Winnie and I are putting in our LRA aux tanks in our gq's.

Just throwing it out there if anyone has recently done this and know what type, size and lengths we need for the filler and all breather hoses?

Long shot but worth a try?

Failing this I might check out Rosscos set up for lengths if I can get to it properly and take the dual filler neck to pirtek for exact sizes etc...

[nissannewby]

Ones that fit and don't leak :).

And don't forget to use hose clamps.

[Winnie]

Have you checked Pirtek are open Saturdays?

[threedogs]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/310824201761?var=610226702119&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400620260811?var=670175794877&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

These will make it look pretty

[AB]

Have you checked Pirtek are open Saturdays?

Yeah just rung 8am to 12 noon.

[Winnie]

Yeah just rung 8am to 12 noon.

Awesome. Unless someone tells us exactly what we will need the we will just measure Rossco's, add a little bit and take the neck and tank in to them.

[Sir Roofy]

i'm not expecting a huge reply to this but next weekend winnie and i are putting in our lra aux tanks in our gq's.

Just throwing it out there if anyone has recently done this and know what type, size and lengths we need for the filler and all breather hoses?

Long shot but worth a try?

Failing this i might check out rosscos set up for lengths if i can get to it properly and take the dual filler neck to pirtek for exact sizes etc...

why not just go to lra in lilydale every thing is there by the box full

[Bloodyaussie]

As mentioned the filler hose is the killer.... for the proper stuff it is very expensive.

Normal fuel line is not a problem and I would get extra in case of stuff ups...

The breather line is 5/8th and I tried to cheat and use heater hose..... it seams to be ok on my LR tank but on my main tank it has gone hard as a rock..

The filler hose has to be exactly the right length, if it is too long it will kink and make filling a pain.

I got Mudski to look into it for me and was shocked and almost did not believe him when he mentioned the price of this hose then I started to look myself...... $$$$$$$$

I am not sure if there are cheaper options with the filler hose and would be interested myself if there is.

[Sir Roofy]

as mentioned the filler hose is the killer.... For the proper stuff it is very expensive.

Normal fuel line is not a problem and i would get extra in case of stuff ups...

The breather line is 5/8th and i tried to cheat and use heater hose..... It seams to be ok on my lr tank but on my main tank it has gone hard as a rock..

The filler hose has to be exactly the right length, if it is too long it will kink and make filling a pain.

I got mudski to look into it for me and was shocked and almost did not believe him when he mentioned the price of this hose then i started to look myself...... $$$$$$$$

i am not sure if there are cheaper options with the filler hose and would be interested myself if there is.

this the problem mate you cant realy cheat or compromise on this type of hose
if not right will cause problems do it right do it once

[AB]

Thanks gents, Winnie, ill pop into lra during the week and see what they have.

[AB]

Absolute fail AB...their office is in the same complex as my work...lol

They must be right at the back.

[Winnie]

Thanks gents, Winnie, ill pop into lra during the week and see what they have.

Good idea mate. Wonder if they do a kit... I read some posts on the other forum when I was looking it up a while ago and they said the dual filler came with hoses, all those posts were from like 2010 though.

[Winnie]

Absolute fail AB...their office is in the same complex as my work...lol

They must be right at the back.

Hahaha! Is that the same complex diesel-tec is at?

[AB]

Hahaha! Is that the same complex diesel-tec is at?

I'm hopeless.

Also I can't find the other post from westy asking about the two front fittings.

Looks like they just cap them off.

[AB]

Also I'm running out of time again!!


What's the best way to clean this rusty residue in the tank???

[Winnie]

I'm hopeless.

Also I can't find the other post from westy asking about the two front fittings.

Looks like they just cap them off.

I'm not at home to check but I'm fairly sure they've done the same with mine. I will post some photos of it all tonight so we can compare.

[Sir Roofy]

absolute fail ab...their office is in the same complex as my work...lol

they must be right at the back.

dont know the name of the road but its the set of lights just down from patrolapart
turn right go to the end turn left go down the hill turn left again and bobs your uncle
about 20 metres on your right

[Sir Roofy]

hahaha! Is that the same complex diesel-tec is at?

same complex but other end

[AB]

Metho and rags so it evaporates or just unleaded?

[Sir Roofy]

metho and rags so it evaporates or just unleaded?

its only water stain wet diesel rag will get that out

[BigRAWesty]

I'm hopeless.

Also I can't find the other post from westy asking about the two front fittings.

Looks like they just cap them off.

Awesome mate. Twas in the Lra manual thread..

[threedogs]

You can buy tank cleaner, I'm pretty sure Shops like SC, Repco may sell it but ring before you go
Hot Rod guys use it all the time
Just asking for trouble using heater hose for Fuel, sooo many problems, never heard it before

[AB]

I ended up using turps and rags, nightmare job as your hand just fits in and the baffles restrict half of tank.

Then vacuum cleaned all inside as the rust was then dusty.

Put 10 litres of fuel in, shook it around like a demon and drained.

When I install it I might throw another 10 litres in, go for a 10 min drive and drain again just to be sure but it came up a treat!

Lucky I did it as I found chunks of gaskets in there!

[Bloodyaussie]

If worried just run an inline filter for a tank or two....

[AB]

If worried just run an inline filter for a tank or two....

Yeah I think I might just do it anyway and tuck it up high so it won't rip on debris but easily accessible.

Was just thinking that.

Also, I'm not sure what hard drugs I was on earlier but those screws do fit in the sender housing threads.

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah I think I might just do it anyway and tuck it up high so it won't rip on debris but easily accessible.

Was just thinking that.

Also, I'm not sure what hard drugs I was on earlier but those screws do fit in the sender housing threads.

So what are you saying???

[Winnie]

Yeah I think I might just do it anyway and tuck it up high so it won't rip on debris but easily accessible.

Was just thinking that.

Also, I'm not sure what hard drugs I was on earlier but those screws do fit in the sender housing threads.

Get two... Lol

[AB]

So what are you saying???

I'm on drugs...

[AB]

Get two... Lol

Roger that.

[Winnie]

The pump we have does have a filter but it it looks expensive if you had to replace so wouldn't mind a cheap filter in front of it haha

[Bloodyaussie]

About the screws you bone head !!!!!!?????

[AB]

About the screws you bone head !!!!!!?????

Still bring them please mr honky as some of them weren't going in easy if you can please muffins?

[GQ TANK]

I got filler hose from purple pig in sunshine was around $50

[Winnie]

This is the state of the inside of my tank

[Crate]

You can try putting some gravel in the tank and shaking it around to knock all that rust off winnie

[AB]

Checked out rosscos set up and it all makes sense.

Lucky, as I was about to buy way too many lengths of fuel line just to be sure I wasn't going to run out.

Well do a proper write up on lengths and sizes once these are installed for anyone else needing to do this.

[AB]

Only issue with using the aux tank out of a tb42 that is the most common available second hand due to the gas conversion is the different filler diameter.

Looks like the filler on the tank is 38mm OD and the neck is 44mm OD.

So that's a gap of 3mm all round.

A lot of suppliers make up a mandrel bend reducer.

Most diys and even shops would just heat up one side and make it fit or even double clamp on the tank if using larger pipe.

Some suppliers also use brass elbows on the main aux filler hose in certain points to avoid kinks so you'll have to carefully make a nice flow direction to the neck to avoid it.

[Winnie]

I makes you wonder why they made the diesel tanks with a larger filler.
Also you would think that they would ask the question when you buy a dual filler neck too as I'm sure a lot of people have run into the same thing

[BigRAWesty]

The reason for different filler sizes is, a diesel will run on petrol, but a petrol won't run on diesel..

Anyway, I I was thinking of buying assorted bends and alloy or stainless tube for the straights..

Thoughts

[AB]

The reason for different filler sizes is, a diesel will run on petrol, but a petrol won't run on diesel..

Anyway, I I was thinking of buying assorted bends and alloy or stainless tube for the straights..

Thoughts

Ill let you know my thoughts after Saturday...lol

[MudRunnerTD]

Only issue with using the aux tank out of a tb42 that is the most common available second hand due to the gas conversion is the different filler diameter.

Looks like the filler on the tank is 38mm OD and the neck is 44mm OD.

So that's a gap of 3mm all round.

A lot of suppliers make up a mandrel bend reducer.

Most diys and even shops would just heat up one side and make it fit or even double clamp on the tank if using larger pipe.

Some suppliers also use brass elbows on the main aux filler hose in certain points to avoid kinks so you'll have to carefully make a nice flow direction to the neck to avoid it.

Go to an exhaust shop today mate and ask them the make a flare for you out of 38mm pipe if they have it and flare it out to 44mm easy done. Same as making a slip joint for them. Only needs to be 150mm long or less. Get 2 made for $20 or less I bet.

[Winnie]

Go to an exhaust shop today mate and ask them the make a flare for you out of 38mm pipe if they have it and flare it out to 44mm easy done. Same as making a slip joint for them. Only needs to be 150mm long or less. Get 2 made for $20 or less I bet.

Got them done today, thanks for that tip Darren that's spot on mate!
Andy and I have been through hell this week trying to get all the parts we will need for the weekend. Of course it would have been a lot easier if we had planned earlier and not done it all during this week!

[AB]

Got them done today, thanks for that tip Darren that's spot on mate!
Andy and I have been through hell this week trying to get all the parts we will need for the weekend. Of course it would have been a lot easier if we had planned earlier and not done it all during this week!

Yep good call Dazz, we are pretty much ready to go!

Got a ripper discount at purple pig for all of the hoses and clamps too!

Slowly coming together.

[AB]

All done, just need to do the wiring.

Needed to modify sender move brake lines for tank to miss drive shaft and running the main aux filler hose is a tight fit.

If I had to do it again I would connect up the hoses to tank first...lol.

Only needed 1.5m of hose lengths as well.