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chris862
09-09-13, 08:49 PM
Can you get tanks new and if so where from??! Mines just started weeping tonight from what looks like somewhere under the strap , bugger!

Cheers

dgbnova#1
09-09-13, 08:51 PM
Some are available what engine are you running

chris862
09-09-13, 08:56 PM
all standard 1985 hatchback 1.2l carb , has fuel return pipe , I lifted the strap with a screwdriver to see and its all rusty under there! rest of tank has been oiled every year for the last 20years with a sponge aswell!

mowgli
09-09-13, 08:58 PM
try your local panel supplier

chrisd1986
09-09-13, 09:48 PM
Some are available what engine are you running

I wonder who has a couple of decent ones kicking around lol

chris862
10-09-13, 06:15 PM
Someone must have one hiding in their garage! :roll:

Had bowls under it lastnight, this morning it seemed to be coming from the tank seam, fuel weeping everywhere! so had to drain the tank, Nova Down :(

dgbnova#1
10-09-13, 07:22 PM
Got a tank but not new can ask if one available new for you? Take its 3 door?

chris862
10-09-13, 07:38 PM
Pm sent Dgbnova :)

Southie
10-09-13, 09:26 PM
Try here: CLICKYME (http://www.autopanels-castleford.co.uk/webpages/VAUXHALL/Vauxhall%20Nova.htm)

chris862
11-09-13, 09:17 AM
Thankyou southie! I will try them :)

chris862
12-09-13, 08:49 AM
It was looking so hopeful southie from the pics on their website! but rang em up and no luck, a good new contact for me though, cheers mate!