New Holland LX885 fuel tank

[AlaskaRancher]

Anyone ever have to repair these plastic fuel tanks? Is there an easy way to remove the tank rather then drop the belly pan? This thing is a nightmare!

 

[Tazza]

I don't think you have a choice really, the crack or wear point could be anywhere.....
The next issue is what to repair it with? depending on where it was, i was wondering how hot melt glue would hold up. It is flexible, but i don't know how well it sticks. Epoxy is hard, and will not flex very well, but it may hold better. Ones like araldite seem to have more flex than the cheap and nasty epoxy glues do though. Going for a name brand adhesive in an area that is a nightmare to get to again is money well spent.

 

[deaop06]

Check around to find someone that can weld it. I weld plastic stuff all the time with an electric soldering iron. I would think it could be welded.

 

[AlaskaRancher]

Thaks for replying, I'm trying to post in your rep[ly area, wont let me?

 

[Hilltop NH]

Thaks for replying, I'm trying to post in your rep[ly area, wont let me?

I replaced the tank on my LX665 last year due to a leak. The only way to get the tank out is from the bottom with the machine 20" off the ground, just as the manual states. Once you see the tank out it will make sense. I'm not sure how your engine bay is laid out compared to my machine but if the manual states it comes out from the bottom than it probably only comes out that way. With that said, it really wasn't that bad of a job to get the tank out. A few basic hand tools and a few hours of time was all it took. Also, the reason my tank was leaking was the belly pan so was bowed in from previous owners smashing into objects that it was pushing the tank up into the engine bay. This pressure caused it to rub through the front mounting clip under the seat area. A sharp metal clip will win out over plastic every time. So after you have the tank repaired (or replaced, my was $300ish new from New Holland) be sure to take the time to sledge hammer the pan back to flat again. It makes installing it a whole lot easy as well. P.S. Be real careful putting the machine up on blocks/stands. The center of gravity is very close to the back of the machine. Keep the bucket or some heavy attachment on the front as a counter weight. Good luck, John

 

[AlaskaRancher]

I replaced the tank on my LX665 last year due to a leak. The only way to get the tank out is from the bottom with the machine 20" off the ground, just as the manual states. Once you see the tank out it will make sense. I'm not sure how your engine bay is laid out compared to my machine but if the manual states it comes out from the bottom than it probably only comes out that way. With that said, it really wasn't that bad of a job to get the tank out. A few basic hand tools and a few hours of time was all it took. Also, the reason my tank was leaking was the belly pan so was bowed in from previous owners smashing into objects that it was pushing the tank up into the engine bay. This pressure caused it to rub through the front mounting clip under the seat area. A sharp metal clip will win out over plastic every time. So after you have the tank repaired (or replaced, my was $300ish new from New Holland) be sure to take the time to sledge hammer the pan back to flat again. It makes installing it a whole lot easy as well. P.S. Be real careful putting the machine up on blocks/stands. The center of gravity is very close to the back of the machine. Keep the bucket or some heavy attachment on the front as a counter weight. Good luck, John

Thanks hilltop, I jacked it up and still had to dig down a foot to slide the freakin' tank out!