Author Topic: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL  (Read 3975 times)

RCS

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Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
« on: September 03, 2013, 23:25:09 »
As a fairly new Full Member to the group, I would appreciate your advice.  I have a 1965 230SL Euro Model that needs a new fuel tank.  Is there a supplier out there that you recommend I contact for a good product at a fair price?

I live in the Chicago suburbs.

Thanks

Richard Shusha

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Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2013, 23:31:30 »
I`m up in Québec, Canada but I know Michigan and Illinois, since I lived in the Detroit area for 34 years.  Across the line, over in Sparta, Michigan, not too far from you, is K&K Mfg.  The have the tank you need - not cheap, but they have it.  I`ve been happy with their service and they are on our Vendor list.  At least you won`t have to pay shipping if you`ve got the space in your daily car.
http://www.kkmfg.com/catalog_loader.php?page=113/113fuel.js
Good luck.
Tom Kizer
Apparently late 1966 230SL 4-spd manual (Italian Version)
Owned since 1987 and wrapping up a full rotisserie restoration/modernization.
Was: Papyrus White 717G with Turquoise MBtex 112 and Kinderseat
Is: Dark Blue 332G with Dark Blue Leather (5300, I think)

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Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2013, 01:06:02 »
Richard, I replaced my fuel tank as well on my 230SL.  I ordered it directly from the MB Classic Center in CA.  I don't know the price now but 3 years ago it was less than $1K and it was $40 to have it shipped to upper state NY.
Marcus
66 230SL  Euro 4 speed

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Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2013, 02:15:09 »
The PN is 113-470-06-01, and your local dealer can get it for you with no shipping charge.  The list price is $1220 but you should be able to get 10% off that.
Chuck Taylor
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Falls Church VA

Dave

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Re: Fuel Tank Replacement for a 230SL
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2013, 02:48:22 »
Hi i am in the Chicago suburban too and i used a radiator shop to sandblast and coat the tank.  $400