Aluminium Fuel Tank for my Land Rover-

This week the new aluminium fuel tank finally arrives and I get it installed.
So so glad to have a fully functional truck again.
Lets get on with some boat work!
Full disclosure, I paid full retail for the tank.
The tank was made by Pangolin 4X4.
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Peter Knowles
185-911 Yates Street
Victoria, BC
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[@kelly-e1w]

"Well hello there and welcome to Travels with Geordie.....on today's episode we travel to the liquor store, pick up a case of Innis and Gunn...Rum cask...my favorite...and get absolutely taaaanked!...If that's the sort of thing you might find interesting....."

[@markjewers8914]

I love Innis & Gunn Rum Cask. A very potent brew and so typically Scottish!!

[@vickiek9119]

“Tank-you” for your videos. I don’t know a thing about boats, but I love watching you work on all of your projects.

[@samfuller6273]

Tanks a lot! Now, back to boats. Not that i dislike Land Rovers. I've had 2, but I'm here for boats and woodwork!😊

[@PhasianFarms]

How cool to get a marine magnet! I once lost an umbrella stand off my floating home deck; borrowed my kind neighbour's magnet. & pulled up a completely different umbrella stand! Tank(s) for the great episode!

[@shadetreemechanicracing22]

Landrovers are like tanks....indestructible and breakdown often.

[@patrickcwillis]

I bet it feels great to get that tank saga wrapped up. I’m looking forward to seeing Geordie again!

[@timstephenson4574]

I’m very “tankful” for having found your feed. Love the series. Tim from Winnipeg

[@CaptianKaos]

Beautiful new tank. Now you are road worthy and mobile again. On to boat projects. Cheers Peter.

[@mySeaPrince_]

Put some hard setting goo in the socket on the drain plug to deter rats taking dinosaur squeezings.. also a new fuel filter is always good to do 😻

[@maddog1082]

What's this? A new TWG? Suddenly, my Sundays make sense again. Tanks so much!

[@pfalzgraf7527]

Cheers to mobility and transport capability! I'm happy you have a new tank in your ... tank? ... truck!

[@sailingtheworld2021]

TANK you for producing these videos

[@CaptainZG]

Ah there is a SAAB ....... ❤❤❤. I miss Canada, I miss my Saabs.... Great video as always Peter 👍👍👍

[@RuthWalker-n6z]

I'd like a tank of that beer!

[@kennethjunkert2990]

If the tank succeeds, victory follows. I’m pretty sure somebody famous said this. Who, I haven’t a clue.

[@DWAJarrett]

I think in your merch you should include a Travels with Geordie tank top.

[@3458bigbob]

Tanks so mouch for being part of my sunday evenings !

[@joehunter-l4q]

I love to watch someone do stuff he loves to do. You make replacing a tank so easy.

[@paulciampa]

Tanks for the memories.....!

[@georgeemeny6123]

Glad to see the snow didn't tank your truck repair.

[@SkySkier]

Boy this was one "Tank" of an episode :)

[@richarddebeer9081]

Those Landrovers give you a really comfortable place to wait for the Tow Truck to arrive. Glad yours has a Chevy Small Block.

[@jaygee5693]

I didn't know it had been reengined, haven't watched all of the earlier episodes yet. Did Peter install the Chevy?

[@davidbrosch480]

That LandRover is like a tank.

[@billfrigon8006]

Wow, that Land Rover is a real tank.

[@SlowlySailing-lc1cs]

LOL dropping that tank reminds me of the time I removed the 75-lb. transfer case from my old '87 Chevy V20 pickup in subzero temps while lying on a sheet of ice. I can't complain, really, because at least I could then bring it inside my nice warm house to rebuild it. At first I was annoyed that you were veering away from the boat work, but your Landy is a worthy machine, and it's fun to watch you work on it.

[@tobiasforsyth6256]

🎉great job with the new tank!

[@stephenfreeman8617]

Hay Peter, glad to see your tank has been full of Scottish beer!🍻 welcome back👏

[@je6017]

Nice to see the Landy getting some love!

[@bobadam7021]

I believe you could have just jumped out the fuel pump relay, but your way worked too. Glad to see your mobile again.

[@maxiemills6982]

I was just going back and binge watching your first videos and I think you should revive the retro bass intro...just once! I love it!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, that would be fun!

[@djmini2numpty141]

one of the most satisfying things I did to my 77 SWB Landcruiser was install a 90ltr auxiliary fuel tank in the rear. dual fuel intakes, dual fuel gauges plus cut over switch. never could figure out why they would come standard with A 45 ltr tank mounted under the drivers seat in the cabin lol. In Australia, that wouldn't get you far

[@richardgould240]

Mobile again, looks like a well manufactured tank 🚙👍👍.

[@dunkshome]

you just need a beer tankard for beer of the week

[@webbtrekker534]

Let me say what a 'gas' it was to see you install your new Tank!! You always make everything look so easy. Cheers!!

[@jeremykamel9655]

Your truck is built like a TANK. I’m glad you’re mobile again!

[@designamato]

Thank-fully my shirt I ware every Saturday ( wife said Saturday T-shirt) for the last 5 years and still doing well (Black with Geordie in with è as trees) Thanks again Peter I know how difficult it is to keep producing such a nice show… Our love from Australia

[@daniellawson9302]

Awesome job on the "TANK". As far as fuel tanks go, this wouldn't be my first rodeo. I've pulled the bed OFF of a truck to keep from pulling the fuel tank to change the pump. Kudos to you for installing it alone. But the satisfaction of a job well done is why we do it.

[@braithmiller]

Not oozing fuel wet will be grand. I think the skid plate being separate is better.

[@Lindgaard2008]

So glad to see that the gas tank fits and you are mobile again.

[@jamiemorrow3959]

That video topped up the tank of viewing pleasure for Sunday.

[@DanielMundell]

Don't forget the rubber donuts on the tank 🍩

[@donnab2810]

Happy for you that the tank has finally gotten into the Land Rover. Can't wait to see what the fishing magnet grabs. That sounds like fun! 😊

[@fraserroberts16]

My travels with geordie hoodie is definitely very well worn but that's likely since I wear it all the time! I'd love a tank top version for this year's boating!

[@patrickjernigan1025]

Tanks for Sharing

[@scottsorby7966]

Technically Peter with your fuel gauge not being connected its not a fully functional truck 😉 Great to see the old landy back in use again, nice work

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, there are more than a few thing not functional.

[@RenegadeADV]

Glad to see the Rover is back up and running. Happy days!

[@saltydawg1793]

I am surprised that you did not undercoat the tank, It might even prevent the odd sharp stone thrown up from the rode from putting a pinhole in the tank.

[@briancook4065]

Very nice looking fuel tank

[@carltonr3417]

I enjoyed watching the build videos of this vehicle many years ago. Has it really been that long? Admittedly the videos had been out for a while before I found them but either way it was a quite a while ago for me. It’s great to see the truck getting some love and attention again. That tank looks superb and hopefully should give you years or trouble free motoring like the rest of the truck.

[@MisterLumpkin]

My first wife was build like a tank, and had the corresponding personality.

[@MarkRawling]

Peter has chosen (trapped in?) a life of maintenance...

[@jimlane6717]

Best Tank video I ever watched, also the only one. Lol

[@Dubhain82]

Back on the air!

[@grendel1960a]

glad to see you are back on the road

[@tomdale1313]

"Peter", you are a man of many HATS, a craftsman...thxs for sharing

[@tomdurkin7321]

You might want to check that your tank is grounded to the frame. If the fuel quantity indicator is not working that might be the reason also grounding a fuel tank would prevent any static electricity sparks which no one wants.

[@richulmen9866]

The tank is very well built and will get you rolling again!

[@trentonhogue7701]

Peter, just watched an old video from 3 years ago of you putting tape on Geordie to winterize! Ha! Projects can be overwhelming don’t forget how far you’ve come. TANK-loads of work have been accomplished.

[@Drenov]

Glad to see the tank fitted so well, I've had car parts that needed modifying to fit.

[@jafa101]

We had lost a set of car keys off the back of our Monk at the marina and one of those fishing magnets on a long pole picked them up!

[@rmojo23]

That vehicle looks like a tank!

[@mchurch3905]

Sorry last week’s episode was, ‘tanked’. Rewarding episode.

[@billm4122]

I hope this TANK holds up longer.

[@senyaw53]

Here in AUS the tank is under the drivers seat, with long range tanks under the passengers seat. The tank under the back was only fitted to the station wagon. Having said that, your engine conversion may have used some of the underseat space. Good work getting that done.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I intentionally switched to a rear when I swapped in the V6. I converted the right side seatbox to storage to match the left.

[@lindyhartstonge4562]

Hi love the show. Yes my sweatshirt had faded very badly. It just never arrived at all Stephen and Lindy Hartstonge from Cygnet Tasmania Australia

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yikes, your coupon went out last summer. I've just resent it. Please accept my apology.

[@mattgaudette8566]

Tank goodness you are mobile again!

[@stco2426]

Fab.

[@jrpenalver3208]

Tank was my dog's name.👍🙏

[@paulandsueroberts4121]

Great job on the tank Peter I love it love it.....

[@mikeskelly2356]

I'd spray that nice shiny tank with a can of undercoat to protect it from road gravel and salt spray... Cheap insurance for all the work you've done...

[@robertwhalen4716]

Tank you for sharing your truck repair!

[@JohnJensenArtist]

I replaced a TANK on a VW Vanagon a few decades ago...just an aftermarket stamped steel version. Your TANK is so pretty and nice to see you mobile again.

[@waynep343]

Rubber bushings for the tank. Motor mounts number 2122 or 2123. Less than 5 bucks each. Cut to fit

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Good lead.

[@pepperjake44]

Nice job on installing the tank. Cheers!!

[@James_Innes]

Innis & Gunn make some very nice beers aged in an old Rum Barrel and one aged in a Whiskey Barrel if you haven't already tried it. Available in Bottles or TANKS.

[@graemesmithers1331]

That was a fun video with the new tank install. Very interesting spotting your modifications being familiar with originals (including dirt in eyes). You must be a boater calling the back end of the Rover the aft end. She also has a very blunt bow, huge windage, and hard chines. Lets not go near comfort ratios or sail area to dispalcement ratios.

[@mazdarx7887]

Yup, both hoodie and T-shirt don't handle washes very well. they have to be washed on gentle and either hang dried or on very low heat. Cheap iron on's. Wash ONLY in cold/lukewarm water and no heat above low setting on dryer Those aluminum tanks (regardless of manufacture should be given a good thick coat of a good bed liner (like Rhino liner) with a plate sandwiched between layers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I'm disappointed about the shirts. It's not iron on but premium DTG, Direct To Garment printing that is considered high quality. I'm going to look into embroidery options. These tanks are designed to weather without risk of corrosion, they will form a protective oxide layer that very effectively protects them. Any sort of finish, stops this process and promotes weeping corrosion.

[@chrissturgeon1571]

It looks so green in Victoria. Thank-full for the tank full of TWG content (what a gas!), and I'm looking forward to what's next. Cheers from Whitehorse.

[@bjornflood6204]

Nice to see the Saab in the background! 🙂

[@alexfreckelton3667]

1987 900 turbo convertible

[@jonocharles1046]

No sump drain in the original tank? I don't have one in my 85 110,and you have to wonder why on this dirty fuelled earth, there was none! I I took look forward to my own tank change..a sod of a job, literally, given the state of the roads in the Northern part of Ireland. Loved the 'pleasure to be driving a land rover after a period of hiatus ' (my words) as to be fair. Is a 'different' experience for everyday work! Enjoy. Lovely fuel tank that. Jc

[@dondonner1095]

I would think that after installing that Tank you my have felt like getting Tanked. Good job.

[@darrylmcleman6456]

There Has BEEN a SERIOUS Oversight!!! I did not get my Innis & Gunn beer!!! CHEERS from HERE!

[@ptrollip1]

Don’t get too tanked on that Scottish beer :)

[@larrynoe6162]

As a previous commercial Pipefitter, I always use tape and paste sealant. Great to have you and your wheels and boats back with us.

[@danacoyle1826]

It's pretty and shiney but are you going to protect it with paint or some type of undercoating because of the the salt they put on the roads up there to melt the ice during the winter time and corrosion from just normal wear and tear?

[@maxiemills6982]

May you Tank never run dry or leak again!

[@rayboucher479]

They welded the extra metal on the tank holes on the inside whereas they should have welded them on the outside and it would have raised the flange connections 1/4 or 1/2 inch off the tank top making it harder for any rainwater to leak into the tank should a gasket leak . Maybe could coat the tank with gravel guard or rhino liner only helps out .

[@johanbudin7470]

Peter, on a Land Rover Series 88 the tank is held by 3 bolts on the front and only one + rubber on the rear allowing the chassis to flex without putting any strain on the tank. Johan

[@dustymiller7758]

Great work Peter, that is one fantastic upgrade for your landrover. Well done.

[@caprovan]

Those old series rovers may be fiddly in their ways but they’re built like a tank - and now yours has a tank built to suit! Agree with you that Hylomar is the preferred sealant for all things gasoline, but curious why not use the thread sealant for the filler neck and drain plug? The small tube didn’t hold enough for those as well?

[@gib321]

Great episode, tank you!

[@KarlLittle1975]

Great episode Peter! Great looking tank too 😊 Yeah our black t-shirts have faded a lot too...not as bad as the one you had on though. Might be time to buy a new one 😅

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I'm looking at switching to embroidery.

[@rogerwileman9965]

So glad for you congratulations mobile again

[@grahamhunter9565]

I hope my bow-thruster upper helm joystick install goes as smoothly as your tank install.

[@stepheneaton5279]

I don’t know if they salt the roads up there in the wintertime.....will be good to see how the tank holds up if exposed to that. Looks like a nice tank!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Won't be a problem, the whole truck is aluminium

[@chrismead4337]

My TWG sweatshirt/hoodie is holding up pretty good. Got it, maybe about 2 yeara ago? Many hours in a cabinet shop and many installs. Logo definitely fading but not as bad as your friends hoodie. A good quality garment, I love it.

[@dreweasterbrook2003]

Tanks!

[@harryharding7420]

Nice tank

[@larrydeforrest5744]

TANK YOU

[@michaellovell9625]

I see people are showing their humerus side by saying Tankful for the video. 😂 A very straight forward job on changing the tank, well done Peter. Peter how do I contact you to claim the T-Shirt I won on episode 400. I have tried e-mail with apparantly no results.

[@tomlpdx]

Glad to see the new tank installed and functional. Look forward to getting back to boat work!

[@drcornelius8275]

Nicely done~ from someone who works with threaded SS pipe all day.... I've found tape with sealant is the best. It's true that SS threads are usually the most prone to leakage.... but 20 yrs exp has sold me on using both