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Lunner
02-10-2007, 08:31
Who's done it?

Is it as easy as taking tanks off and then just swapping pipes over so it don't switch to reserve?
AndyFielder
02-10-2007, 08:40
im looking at fuel systems now.

I think you need a filler pipe from another renault without the reserve tank.

Andy
Coops
02-10-2007, 19:57
i've done it, piece of piss, get a low model clio without the tank tubing, rip the tank off and filler neck and replace with the bypass tube

the only thing is the fitment isnt spot on as the lower clios dont have flared arches

this is what need removing, the bypass pipe is a direct replacement to the tank, only thing is theres one less connection on the bypass, so note which breather it is when u change, and stick a bolt n jubille clip on the end of the spare tube, job done

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/coopahstar/Turbo/P8060012.jpg
AndyFielder
02-10-2007, 20:46
could i not samco elbow and SS tube it?
MAXIBOY
02-10-2007, 20:50
yes and no.

won,t have the breathers and samco hoses is not for fuel use unless lined.
Coops
02-10-2007, 21:24
plus its more expensive, plus u need to botch the samco to the filler neck top. the conversion on mine cost a total of £5 from the local scrappers!
Bailey_1260
02-10-2007, 21:47
1 question. why?
Coops
02-10-2007, 21:54
1 answer

weight :wink:
Bailey_1260
02-10-2007, 22:23
How much saved, dont think i will ditch mine as i love it too much and with everything else I plan for the car it doent really matterabout it lol
MAXIBOY
02-10-2007, 22:30
1 question. why?

because its also lower than the standard tank and all on one side.
Winston
02-10-2007, 23:05
As coops said 8)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h175/76ball/Illiams/PICT1565.jpg
AndyFielder
03-10-2007, 08:59
winston you got the gear needed?

am i looking for a 1.2 or something at the scrappers?

does it matter what phase?
Lunner
03-10-2007, 10:14
TBH my main concern was how low the ****er sits under the car
Coops
03-10-2007, 18:19
needs to be same phase as ur car as the petrol caps are at different angles, can be off a 5 door tho if needs be. ai 1.2, 1.4, maybe even rsi?
Coops
03-10-2007, 18:21
oh n ends up lookin a little empty under there n all afterwards! :P :wink:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a330/coopahstar/Turbo/P8060017.jpg
arj256
04-10-2007, 15:16
Waste of time imo.
Comes in handy having fuel in reserve when the light comes on, and you got more distance to drive on.
Mr.AdamB
04-10-2007, 15:33
how much weigh save it is? as i am always on the empty and wuld blatently run out of petrol LOL

if its over a 5kg save i would consider it.
AndyFielder
04-10-2007, 15:35
its 20kgs of fuel saving isnt it?
Budji
04-10-2007, 16:13
how much petrol does it hold?
Lunner
04-10-2007, 18:24
its 20kgs of fuel saving isnt it?

You'd still ahve same amoutn of fuel inb the main tank, weight saving its **** all
Hit Man
12-10-2007, 10:49
how much petrol does it hold?

1 gallon or 5ltrs iirc

5ltrs = 5kg's
Lunner
12-10-2007, 12:52
5 ltrs of water = 5kg at 20deg C for pH7 water, fuel is lighter