Mine has the sender on the top and came from an 87 XR2 so I guess 40 litres is the rated capacity. This would put the level above the bottom edge of this seal and therefore it will need to be a seal and not just a hard "plastic" locating ring. Looks like the hunt is on for a Viton part or some military grade bathroom sealant.
If the original early seals are rubber, designed for 1990's fuel, then I guess we all could be facing issues with this part even if you aren't messing about with the tank like I have. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> Sender: [email protected] Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 15:59:59 To: <[email protected]> Reply-To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank levels If the tank is the later one with the sender in the top then it should take 40 litres. The earlier non xr2 one with the side sender is 34 Litre. Those seals are very hard to find, especially as there are 2 different sizes depending if you have a metal or plastic filler pipe. Ford only i think, and probably obsolete. There is a early tank NOS one on Ebay at the moment. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Tom Walker Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 8:51 AM To: Quantum owners Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank levels Hi all, I've recently had my 2+2 tank out to fit a new level sender for my VDO gauges. In calibrating the level, I noticed with 35 litres in the tank the fluid sits just level with the bottom of the filler hole, meaning there is a fair bit of "air" still left in the tank (about 10cm). Is it normal to have an air space at the top of a fuel tank? Also, the rubber ring which seals the filler pipe to the tank is hard (26 years old!) so was wondering if any of you bright sparks knew of any "gunk" which is fuel safe which I could use to seal it? If not, is this seal still available new, or an alternative? Cheers, Tom Sent from my BlackBerryŽ wireless device -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
