How to store a petrol tank (currently without a petrol cap)

[TOG]

Hey all

I have purchased a R80 GSPD petrol tank. It has petcocks, but no petrol cap at this time. Whats the best way to store the tank until I get round to using it? Ideally I could do with sourcing a petrol cap. However I note from pictures they are vented, either a tube out the the top of the cap straight up or a vent that comes out of the side of the cap. Not sure on the merits of either? I wont be using a tank bag so the vertical venting tube isn't necessarily a problem for me.

Should I seal the top with some cling film for the time being and leave in a spare room as opposed to the garage? Its in good nick at the moment and I'd like to keep it that way, as I doubt I'll be using it for a wee while?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Put in the house loft

Tape up the cap area

Job done

 

[scooter paul]

Tape it up unless you want to provide a wildlife haven!

 

[Mad Hatter]

Hey all

I have purchased a R80 GSPD petrol tank. It has petcocks, but no petrol cap at this time. Whats the best way to store the tank until I get round to using it? Ideally I could do with sourcing a petrol cap. However I note from pictures they are vented, either a tube out the the top of the cap straight up or a vent that comes out of the side of the cap. Not sure on the merits of either? I wont be using a tank bag so the vertical venting tube isn't necessarily a problem for me.

Should I seal the top with some cling film for the time being and leave in a spare room as opposed to the garage? Its in good nick at the moment and I'd like to keep it that way, as I doubt I'll be using it for a wee while?

It’s impossible to store a tank safely. It’s going to rust and disintegrate in a couple of weeks. What you should really do is sell it to me

 

[Gelandestrasse]

Now would be a good time to check and renew, if necessary, the internal liner. And the best place is somewhere dry, free from condensation (lofts generally aren’t). Airing cupboard? Spare bedroom?

 

[barny]

Probably be worth swilling some oil around inside and drain, then washout with petrol prior to fitting. Then treat as above.

 

[TOG]

It’s impossible to store a tank safely. It’s going to rust and disintegrate in a couple of weeks. What you should really do is sell it to me ��

Only just found the bugger! ��

 

[tuftywhite]

Why don't you buy a petrol cap from Motobins or Motorworks?

Solve the problem easily.

 

[TOG]

Why don't you buy a petrol cap from Motobins or Motorworks?

Solve the problem easily.

Think I will do, just got to find out which is the best one.

 

[ChasF]

Remove the petcocks and store the tank in a vacuum storage bag.

 

[dean0n0]

Remove the petcocks and store the tank in a vacuum storage bag.

With some silica gel absorbtion packets.

 

[dogshome]

You could of course spend £30 and epoxy seal the insides now. Or a bit more if you need the cleaning and rust conversion chemicals.

 

[scooter paul]

You could of course spend £30 and epoxy seal the insides now. Or a bit more if you need the cleaning and rust conversion chemicals.

Isn’t a GSPD tank plastic? Or are we talking R80 G/S Paris Dakar?

 

[batman1]

This is how they are stored at BMW (Germany) and how they arrive after you have arranged for small a mortgage to buy a new one.

It’s just a round piece of tape, similar to gaffer tape or thick masking tape. I’d use gaffer tape as masking tape can be a sod to get rid of if it’s on anywhere for too long.

Hope it helps.