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diesel_jim



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Td5 90 with fuel tank guard?
For those of you that have a Td5 90, with an extra bolt on fuel tank guard, I have a question.....


Does the "new" thicker beefy guard replace the thin tin thing that usually protects the tank, or does it bolt on top of it?


Reason is i'm building a Td5 90, and have the tank, but no thin tin plate, so figure if i'm going to have to buy said tin plate, I might as well pay a little more and get a beefy one.

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AndrewS



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Don't know if this helps as it relates to a 110, I removed the thin plate LR tank guard when I fitted the thick after market tank guard 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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Hi

I have one and bolted it over the original plate so would agree with your suggestion.

Mark
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stevie d



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I fitted a Safari Equip one recently. Just fitted it over the original thin one, by removing and refitting some of the bolts. Can't see it being a problem, not having the thin original one in place.

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diesel_jim



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OK, thanks all for the replies. Bow down Bow down Thumbs Up


Next question... does the tank "sit" on the thin guard? or is it just that.... a guard?

If the thin guard is removed, will the tank then "sit" on the new HD guard, or is it supported by other brackets?


sorry for all the Q's! Whistle Whistle
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stevie d



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I can only talk for the Safari Guard.

Mine sat on the lower side of factory fit guard and supports. From memory I took the 3 large bolts out from each side and the guard is drilled for the same holes.

What I found confusing was the large size of the pre-drilled holes, but as it turned out you are supposed to fit with large washers circa 1" which actually works fine.

Sorry, not answering the question........

Tank does sit on the thin guard and will need supporting, but as it is so thin, I would assume the tank can be supported on the new guard without any probs - would lower tank approx 5 mm.

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would a tank guard fit with the drop tow bar assembly? 2004 TD5 Defender 90 xs station wagon
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diesel_jim wrote:
OK, thanks all for the replies. Bow down Bow down Thumbs Up


Next question... does the tank "sit" on the thin guard? or is it just that.... a guard?

If the thin guard is removed, will the tank then "sit" on the new HD guard, or is it supported by other brackets?


sorry for all the Q's! Whistle Whistle


mine sits on the guard
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T1G UP wrote:
diesel_jim wrote:
OK, thanks all for the replies. Bow down Bow down Thumbs Up


Next question... does the tank "sit" on the thin guard? or is it just that.... a guard?

If the thin guard is removed, will the tank then "sit" on the new HD guard, or is it supported by other brackets?


sorry for all the Q's! Whistle Whistle


mine sits on the guard



Evenin' Marcus

You say yours sits on the guard... which? your aftermarket HD one, or the factory thin tin plate?
Post #65532 29th Mar 2011 9:28pm
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on the tank guard, took the flimsy factory on off as it won't protect the tank and it drops the tank down a few mm which helps if you have to change the pump or drop the tank.

do you need the factory flimsy bit?
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Will need a flimsy guard until i get a decent one.

mind you, got to a) get my chassis yet, b) fit a Td5 crossmember to it, c) make/buy/weld on some Td5 tank brackets!

Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes
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/evil James Bond henchman voice/


....2 days..... and counting.......
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diesel_jim wrote:
Will need a flimsy guard until i get a decent one.

mind you, got to a) get my chassis yet, b) fit a Td5 crossmember to it, c) make/buy/weld on some Td5 tank brackets!

Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes


as always i'll offer my services but looks like the doozers got it covered
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Doozer Question Question Question


I've got a MIG here, and can manage to stick some bits of metal together... just.
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