When I changed mine I discovered the seals for MK1 and MK2 are the same part
but with different part numbers.
My filler neck was made wider with a short length of metal tube where it goes
into the tank. Then the filler neck went inside with a short section of
flexible hose attached.
Chris G
Several folks have stated MK1 & MK2 filler neck seals are the same but from
what I have found this is not always the case.
One complete tank & filler pipe I have is an earlier side mounted sender
type - the seal on that one takes Ford mm metal filler pipe.
The other tank I have in saloon is a
Going off at a tangent……. Is there a possibility that similar era tanks from
different car manufacturers may be worthy of investigation? Maybe Land Rover,
MG or Triumph or other classics with good spares backup?
The question of suitability for petrol including ethanol need answering though.
I was thinking of tank seal/grommet, not fuel tank
Martin
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@Jim
Thanks - I did search the various Fords parts catalogs
Looking on the Ford parts catalogue.
The 32 litre side sender tank was used on Mk1 XR2 from 1.10.1981, to
31.08.1983 and non Mk1 and Mk2 Fiestas until 1986
The Finis code for this seal is 1492183
The 40 litre top sender tank was used on Mk1 XR2 from 31.08.1983 and all Mk2
XR2, and non XR2
John,
May I ask where a custom seal can be sourced – that’s useful info for many a
kit or classic builder!
Martin
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@Martin
Oh yes LOL misunderstood you there!.
I am sure you are right in that somewhere out there is the right
replacement seal
Problem is finding which donor(s) it comes from because no parts listings I
have found specify the seal dimensions you required to determine
suitability.
Anyway my
