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Author:  OnSafari [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  To RH tank or not???
Hi, my Mini project is a 997 Cooper being restored, but as I do not have the original engine, it is getting a "S" 1275 engine (also 7.5" brakes). It is being restored to retain its Cooper identity, 100 mph speedo, original colours. But I do have a RH tank which I could install, but I do I do it??? I do like having plenty of range between fills, but don't want to turn the car into a "S" copy.

Oh the dilemmas!
Thanks
Author:  benoz [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:29 pm ]
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carry some spare fuel or devise an extra tank that does not require cutting holes (maybe a fuel cell that fills your main tank via an electric fuel pump)
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: To RH tank or not???
OnSafari wrote:
Hi, my Mini project is a 997 Cooper being restored, but as I do not have the original engine, it is getting a "S" 1275 engine (also 7.5" brakes). It is being restored to retain its Cooper identity, 100 mph speedo, original colours. But I do have a RH tank which I could install, but I do I do it??? I do like having plenty of range between fills, but don't want to turn the car into a "S" copy.

Oh the dilemmas!
Thanks


No leave it as built...and talk to Mr Hatfield very nicely about where you might find an appropriate engine :idea: :D
Author:  Mick [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:53 pm ]
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Another option if you are going to step out on the highway a little, is to get a long range tank as fitted to the Oz 1275 LS and all rover vehicles from the late 70s onwards. They carry and extra 10 litres and need no mods at all. They will go straight in.

I had a cooper in the same guise once...love the sliding windows...
Author:  Kennomini [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:29 pm ]
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I'd say keep it as original as possible :wink:
Author:  chopchop [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:10 pm ]
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Micks idea sounds good, i'd leave it to one tank.
Author:  1018cc [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:13 pm ]
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Don't cut it up!

Either go with what Mick said or fill up more often.
Author:  Caponix [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:19 pm ]
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i agree with kenno in keeping it as original as you can..
Author:  albino235 [ Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:20 pm ]
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I would sell the right hand tank and use the cash to by an appropriate engine to keep it original, as it will be worth more in the long run...
But maybe my philosophy is flawed as i seem to be the only one putting an 850 back in an 850 :lol:
Author:  Panthersteve [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:40 am ]
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Original all the way :D
Author:  peterw [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:56 pm ]
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In 1972 I put a second tank in my first car, a 997 Cooper because it was my only car and I wanted the range (also S tanks were cheap then). I would leave it stock these days.

Pete
Author:  OnSafari [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:12 pm ]
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Thanks for the replies, it is my inclination as well to leave it as is. I now have a RH tank paper weight!
Author:  1310/71 [ Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:47 pm ]
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OnSafari wrote:
Thanks for the replies, it is my inclination as well to leave it as is. I now have a RH tank paper weight!

Worth quite a lot of money, which as people said, will offset purchase of LS/rover tank and/or original cooper motor.
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