Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: ddodson1 on April 25, 2008, 08:39:52

Title: Tank Re-installation
Post by: ddodson1 on April 25, 2008, 08:39:52

I'm about to re-install the refurbished fuel tank on my '65 230 SL.  There was a gasket that went between the top of the tank and the underside of the trunk around where the filler pipe go up through the trunk.  I can't find a direct replacement for this gasket.  Can anyone suggest the best solution for fabricating something?

Thanks,
Drake

Title: Re: Tank Re-installation
Post by: wwheeler on April 25, 2008, 12:11:53

Just out of curiosity, what process did you use to refurbish your tank and are you happy with it?

Wallace Wheeler
Texas
'68 280 SE 111

Title: Re: Tank Re-installation
Post by: ddodson1 on April 25, 2008, 13:03:45

Wallace,

I used the Gas Tank Renu system done by a Renu dealer (gastankrenu.com) here in MD.  The tank looks great and their service was excellent (and fast...just 2 days).  Also saved 10% on labor with AAA.

I'll post the results once re-installed.  If satisfied I may have them restore my radiator, as well.


Drake Dodson
Crofton, MD

Title: Re: Tank Re-installation
Post by: 230slhouston on April 25, 2008, 17:06:40

Drake.
Look under fuel parts with Miillerbz, they may have one. At one time, I just used "Great STuff" from home depot, it expanded and filled the gap. Nobody sees this. If you have  a show car it is a different story.

I had my tank done by a Renu dealer in Houston, it turned out great.

Maistran.

Maistran (MB)
230sl

Title: Re: Tank Re-installation
Post by: ddodson1 on April 28, 2008, 16:08:42

Finished the tank re-installation...I ended up using weatherstripping and form a gasket to reseal the opening around the filler pipe (worked great).

The Renu'd tank looks and works great.  Car fired right up on it's first drink of clean fuel in a loonnnggg time.


Thanks,
Drake
Maryland

'65 230 SL - Silver