[magicbigdaddy]

My local indie is working on a project for another customer. I believe it is a euro GenI SEC and the fuel tank is rusted out. Does anyone know if the fuel tanks are specific for SEC or will any w126 fuel tank fit? Thanks in advance for your help. Mike

Does anyone have a spare fuel tank for sale?

 

[GreenT]

Does anyone know if the fuel tanks are specific for SEC or will any w126 fuel tank fit?

Almost any model...


Mercedes 300 SDL Sedan 1986, 1987
Mercedes 300 SE Sedan 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mercedes 300 SEL Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mercedes 350 SD Sedan 1991
Mercedes 350 SDL Sedan 1990, 1991
Mercedes 380 SE Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Mercedes 380 SEC Coupe 1982, 1983, 1984
Mercedes 380 SEL Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
Mercedes 420 SEL Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mercedes 500 SEC Coupe 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Mercedes 500 SEL Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Mercedes 560 SEC Coupe 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Mercedes 560 SEL Sedan 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991


FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK WITH ATTACHMENT PARTS made by Mercedes Benz. #1264704001

 

[magicbigdaddy]

Thank you very much. Now to find one at the JY that hasn't had holes poked in it.

 

[hugo2648]

I have a 1989 420SEL parts car. It was running but had a ratty body and interior. It still has the fuel tank in it.

But I am located in Tampa and I am guessing shipping would be pretty high. In any case, PM me and we can talk.

 

[81126]

I have a spare tank from an SD just parted out...no rust. Least likely of all W126 to rust..

 

[dadrab]

@magicbigdaddy - Is the fuel tank really rusted out (i.e. holes in the tank) or is it just a crusty mess?

The reason I ask is because I have personally restored four fuel tanks using POR15 fuel tank restoration kits. They do a marvelous job if one will just follow the instructions.

Obviously, that's not going to work on a tank with holes, but given the limited availability of fuel tanks for 30+ year-old cars, it's a good option if the tank's not rusted through.

 

[alexstorm]

Make sure the rear window seal is not cracked. Not entirely sure on the W126 if that can cause water to enter the support enclosure for the fuel tank. It defintely caused a XJS Jaguar to get a rusted out fuel tank. Try calling around all the junk yards. I lucked out and got a tank out for $125 once. Sometimes tanks from different year models can be used with adapter hoses. It worked with a Jag. Not sure what the story is with W126's.

 

[Freshpaintfl]

I have a 1989 420SEL parts car. It was running but had a ratty body and interior. It still has the fuel tank in it.

But I am located in Tampa and I am guessing shipping would be pretty high. In any case, PM me and we can talk.

is the tank still available?

 

[Freshpaintfl]

I have a spare tank from an SD just parted out...no rust. Least likely of all W126 to rust..

do you still have a tank for sale?

 

[alydon]

That post is over 3 years old!

 

[luckymike]

Yes, but I'd ask, too, if I was desperate. You never know!