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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1786   
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I did mine about 6 years ago (110 sw) to fit a dip tube for the Eberspacher cab heater and its not fallen in half yet!
Not a huge clearance under so be careful how you or with what you cut with, I used a Monodex hand cutter then just silicone a flat piece of aluminium over when done. With a torch, tape measure and a bit of patience, you start with a small hole and can get pretty accurate. IIRC a member on here did a write up on the same procedure on a 90, Danielle Gardel ? Good luck Keith |
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10th Dec 2018 9:26pm |
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| TJH1985 Member Since: 22 Aug 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 238 
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I had the tank out to do mine, it’s a very quick job if you are firm with it from the get go
Then again when the fuel pump failed, and again to fit the webasto pick up 
I have changed the design on my tank cradle, so that it bolts on from the underside, rather than sitting on top and haveing to be forced out.  Click image to enlarge |
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10th Dec 2018 9:53pm |
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| JimC Member Since: 22 Jan 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 164  
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It’s not that bad to drop your tank a bit. Much better than cutting a permanent hole in your truck.
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10th Dec 2018 11:17pm |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2040 
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WindyJ,
Have a look here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62873.html |
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10th Dec 2018 11:37pm |
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| ChrisDefender Member Since: 29 Oct 2015 Location: Midlands Posts: 456
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Not a big or too tricky job to drop the tank out. I had it done at a local a few months back and there were no real issues. Better I would have thought than cutting holes! They leak enough as it is!
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11th Dec 2018 12:22pm |
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| c18rch Member Since: 28 Nov 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 28 
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I've made the entire floor removable in mine (110 hard top) using chequer plate to replace the floor and rivnuts. I've had no issues. Makes maintnenace so much easier at the back end, you can stand up into the truck. 1988 110 200TDi Hard Top
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11th Dec 2018 12:53pm |
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| WindyJ Member Since: 18 Oct 2018 Location: France Posts: 190 |
Thx for the suggestions/links people. I think if I had more time and didn’t have to work outside on a wet cold driveway then I’d set about dropping the tank and modifiying the hold points but for this one I’m leaning towards making the whole floorpan removable like c18rch - I can see how that could be very handy in the future!
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11th Dec 2018 1:07pm |
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| Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193  
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When I thought I had an issue with the fuel level reader/relay/pump (whatever) My mechanic suggested to cut a hole in the boot floor to make reaching it & changing it easier & quicker...
So I would assume it'd be fine! Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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11th Dec 2018 1:18pm |
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| gazman Member Since: 17 Aug 2015 Location: Liverpool Posts: 652 
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I've cut a hole in mine. You can buy the right sized plate on Ebay to fit over the hole that is drilled to be riveted or screwed in place 2014 - current ..... 2003 defender td5 90 (my car)
2009 - current .... 2005 zx10r |
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12th Dec 2018 4:49pm |
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| Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193
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Thanks for the idea. Ill bear that in mind should I need to cut a hole... I think id like to at least try to get thye tank off, and replace any rusty/warn parts, and anti seize all the bolts. Regards
Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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14th Dec 2018 12:03pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2420  
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Hello
I need to access the pick hole of fuel tank on my 110" and I do not feel like dropping it. Has anyone done it and if possible to get the X-Y location on the floor? Thanks in advance Click image to enlarge Puma 110" SW ............................................................. Earth first. Other planets later |
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15th Sep 2024 2:26pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1786
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Mines loaded to the gunnels at the moment, but if you look under the rear wheel arches with a torch you can see where the sender is in relation to the stiffening ribs and then find the rib from the top by looking for the spot weld (if I remember correctly)
Good luck Keith |
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15th Sep 2024 2:57pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2420
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That is a good idea. Thx Puma 110" SW
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15th Sep 2024 3:12pm |
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| revd Member Since: 20 Apr 2024 Location: England Posts: 132
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Td5 110. Replaced my breather in situ: axle stands -remove osr wheel and mudfllap, 12” hacksaw blade with gorilla tape ‘handle’ to remove the pipe clip, genuine hose (marine hose is not flexible enough to weave through the chassis) new jubilee clip at tank end tightened with a long 1/4 drive extension.
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15th Sep 2024 3:33pm |
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