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Spridget Member Since: 09 Dec 2023 Location: Northumberland Posts: 109 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Same here but I haven't managed to source a new one yet. I think the prop shaft and the exhaust have to come off but I wonder if the tank and all it's pipes and wires stays in place and you just drop the cradle or if the whole lot has to come out. Interesting that Evoque ones seem to be available so maybe if we wait long enough some aftermarket items will appear. Meanwhile I've coated mine in Waxoyl and lanoguard. No doubt the rust is munching away at it from the other side |
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cupples8267 Member Since: 20 Aug 2020 Location: Stg Posts: 66 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It seems quite common, looking at the guides it doesn't seem too big a job, probably rear exhaust section off, one end of prop and a few bolts to release the guard. |
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Alex1976 Member Since: 22 Mar 2023 Location: Bucks Posts: 86 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The tank cradle on my RR has also started to rust, mostly around the drain holes and it seems there is a water trap here where the cradle and tank meet.
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Spridget Member Since: 09 Dec 2023 Location: Northumberland Posts: 109 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I believe that the cradle supports the tank which makes me wonder if the tank stays in place, making sure it's almost empty of course, or if it has to be dropped out. I think other models have straps to keep it in place but not the L405. |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3719 ![]() ![]() |
Main agent quoted me £990 all in incl Vat to replace this on another L405 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17 |
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Mikey Member Since: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1719 ![]() ![]() |
Yes, the cradle holds the tank in place |
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8049 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As Mikey says the fuel tank shares bolts with the cradle, I had mine off when I dropped the rear subframe to change the ACE pipes, I couldn't find a replacement so the old one went back.... If the bottom rusted through it will still hold the tank in place and under "normal" driving you won't be using the guard so you will be OK for a considerable time...
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Spridget Member Since: 09 Dec 2023 Location: Northumberland Posts: 109 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Tha is for the info Pete. Nothing beats hearing it from someone who has actually done the job. |
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NoHandSignals Member Since: 28 Aug 2023 Location: MI Posts: 22 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I replaced mine in position without disconnecting any of the fuel tank itself or lines. The same bolts hold the cradle in place as hold the tank up, but when you undo the cradle, you can put some cable ties through the plastic holes in the tank and tie the tank up in position.
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NoHandSignals Member Since: 28 Aug 2023 Location: MI Posts: 22 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Word of warning to anyone like me that sees some surface rust underneath the cradle and thinks they should be able to wire brush, treat, and paint it. These cradles rot from the inside. As soon as I put a stiff wire brush on it to remove what I thought was surface rust, the brush went through the cradle before I was able to find any solid metal to the tank, and the cradle disintegrated into a pile of rotten metal on my garage floor.
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Spridget Member Since: 09 Dec 2023 Location: Northumberland Posts: 109 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Many thanks lads. This thread will be invaluable to those of us planning to do the job in the future........just hope I can fathom out how to save it.
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Haylands Member Since: 04 Mar 2014 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 8049 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NoHandSignals
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NoHandSignals Member Since: 28 Aug 2023 Location: MI Posts: 22 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks, Pete. Glad to contribute for once instead of just asking questions |
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Rangie4fun Member Since: 26 Mar 2014 Location: Home sweet home Posts: 162 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Many thanks Nohands! As this one is on my list too |
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