Fuel tank access panel under rear seat

vacuman · 25th July 2019, 10:41

This might seem a strange request. I'm restoring a Mk6 Escort estate and Ford saved money by not fitting any access to the fuel pump at the top of the tank (under the rear seat). So it's a full tank out job when the pump goes.

I understand that 75/ZT's have a panel - wondering if anyone would send me one for the cost of postage? I wouldn't know if they are the same on saloons and tourers but, if they are, a tourer one would probably be best.

No idea if I'll be able to make up a good fit into my Escort but worth a bit of effort to save time in the future. Ideally, if someone has the capability, the panel with the 'hole' as well so I can graft it in neatly but should be able to simply cut a clean hole and make up suitable fittings if not.

Thanks for reading.....

trikey · 26th July 2019, 11:53

The panels on our cars have a bend in them, you could probably hammer it flat should you wish.

vacuman · 27th July 2019, 14:23

It would be fine to do that. The end result would still be tidier than trying to hand form a panel from scratch. Splicing in holds no fears, I've worse to tackle underneath.

Teranchelope · 28th July 2019, 12:13

I have the round disc shaped panel available? 07535581230

Now sold. In tank pump available though.

25th July 2019, 10:41	#1
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Fuel tank access panel under rear seat This might seem a strange request. I'm restoring a Mk6 Escort estate and Ford saved money by not fitting any access to the fuel pump at the top of the tank (under the rear seat). So it's a full tank out job when the pump goes. I understand that 75/ZT's have a panel - wondering if anyone would send me one for the cost of postage? I wouldn't know if they are the same on saloons and tourers but, if they are, a tourer one would probably be best. No idea if I'll be able to make up a good fit into my Escort but worth a bit of effort to save time in the future. Ideally, if someone has the capability, the panel with the 'hole' as well so I can graft it in neatly but should be able to simply cut a clean hole and make up suitable fittings if not. Thanks for reading..... __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

26th July 2019, 11:53	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,804 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	The panels on our cars have a bend in them, you could probably hammer it flat should you wish. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th July 2019, 14:23	#3
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	It would be fine to do that. The end result would still be tidier than trying to hand form a panel from scratch. Splicing in holds no fears, I've worse to tackle underneath. __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

28th July 2019, 12:13	#4
Teranchelope Regular poster Rover 75 Facelift 54 plate saloon Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Pulborough Posts: 70 Thanks: 15 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I have the round disc shaped panel available? 07535581230 Now sold. In tank pump available though. Last edited by Teranchelope; 10th August 2019 at 21:30..