Fuel Tank Protector

Kev.O · 16th April 2009, 06:45 PM

I've removed this from under the car tonight as it's starting to slightly bubble near where the fins are. It's easier to remove it than it is to sand and paint it on my back.
The inside has a few rusty bubbles aswell. I'm in two minds as to whether to replace it or not. Has anyone bought one recently?
The part number appears to be 77641-14100 but knowing Toyota it'll be about a thousand pounds

If it's too expensive I'll look into getting it blasted and repainted.

Martin F · 16th April 2009, 06:46 PM

Be curious to know how much one costs.

Kev.O · 16th April 2009, 06:57 PM

I might have to give them a call or try and pop in tomorrow. I am slightly worried though. If its anything like the undertray it'll cost a fortune!

Barney · 17th April 2009, 01:16 PM

Along with all my seals on each side of the car I have just sanded, treated and painted mine.....all lying on my back, bloody filthy job.

To be honest the only way to get a really great finish on the fuel tank protector is to remove it as you have done or buy new and paint it in your chosen finish/colour.

Would be interested in the cost of a new one.

How easy was it to remove Kev?

Kev.O · 17th April 2009, 03:52 PM

Barney it was really easy to remove. Literally took 5 mins. There are 4 bolts that are on show, and another 2 that are behind the bumper. I removed the lower bumper holder/strip, and got a ratchet spanner on the go. I'll do a write up if you like, I'll also show you tonight

Right then, now for the price...£124.72 plus VAT, which at todays rate is £143.43

I also got the part numbers for the 6 bolts, which are:
90119-06762 @£0.62 plus VAT which is £0.71

As I have the Loyality card I'm entitled to 20% off, but the lady couldn't give me that much discount as she would be selling it at a loss, shame

So she offered me 15% discount which meant Mr.T was making 1% on the sale.
So I can get it for £106.01 plus VAT which is £121.91.

Gambit · 17th April 2009, 05:46 PM

not a bad price.

Martin F · 17th April 2009, 06:33 PM

No, not too bad for Toyota.

Gambit · 17th April 2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin F

No, not too bad for Toyota.

I think I'd still sooner clean and spray myself, and in Kev's case with his attention to detail it would probably come out better than new.

jevansio · 17th April 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gambit

I think I'd still sooner clean and spray myself, and in Kev's case with his attention to detail it would probably come out better than new.

I was thinking that

Kev.O · 17th April 2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks guys, I think

I'm looking at getting a price for both sides to be blasted clean.

16th April 2009, 06:45 PM	#1
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Fuel Tank Protector I've removed this from under the car tonight as it's starting to slightly bubble near where the fins are. It's easier to remove it than it is to sand and paint it on my back. The inside has a few rusty bubbles aswell. I'm in two minds as to whether to replace it or not. Has anyone bought one recently? The part number appears to be 77641-14100 but knowing Toyota it'll be about a thousand pounds If it's too expensive I'll look into getting it blasted and repainted. __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

16th April 2009, 06:46 PM	#2
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Be curious to know how much one costs. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

16th April 2009, 06:57 PM	#3
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	I might have to give them a call or try and pop in tomorrow. I am slightly worried though. If its anything like the undertray it'll cost a fortune! __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

17th April 2009, 01:16 PM	#4
Barney MSOC on winner's podium UK Spec - Auto Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wiltshire. UK Posts: 3,586	Along with all my seals on each side of the car I have just sanded, treated and painted mine.....all lying on my back, bloody filthy job. To be honest the only way to get a really great finish on the fuel tank protector is to remove it as you have done or buy new and paint it in your chosen finish/colour. Would be interested in the cost of a new one. How easy was it to remove Kev? __________________ Barney (A Timex watch in a digital age) Lexus Royal Sapphire Blue 94UKMKIVTT Auto + Bits + Chris Wilson magic! PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF THEIR GOVERNMENTS. GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE Last edited by Barney; 17th April 2009 at 01:18 PM.

17th April 2009, 03:52 PM	#5
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Barney it was really easy to remove. Literally took 5 mins. There are 4 bolts that are on show, and another 2 that are behind the bumper. I removed the lower bumper holder/strip, and got a ratchet spanner on the go. I'll do a write up if you like, I'll also show you tonight Right then, now for the price...£124.72 plus VAT, which at todays rate is £143.43 I also got the part numbers for the 6 bolts, which are: 90119-06762 @£0.62 plus VAT which is £0.71 As I have the Loyality card I'm entitled to 20% off, but the lady couldn't give me that much discount as she would be selling it at a loss, shame So she offered me 15% discount which meant Mr.T was making 1% on the sale. So I can get it for £106.01 plus VAT which is £121.91. __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

17th April 2009, 05:46 PM	#6
Gambit Old Timer Jap Spec GZ - Auto Aerotop (TT) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Worcester Posts: 2,089	not a bad price. __________________ J-Spec Twin Turbo Aerotop 3G Brakes Blitz nur spec r Full Stainless DC Blitz Active Front Spoiler Controler Greddy Boost + EXT Gauges Running 1bar OZ Superleggera UK Spec Bonnet Scoop UK Glass Headlamps Mines ECU

17th April 2009, 06:33 PM	#7
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	No, not too bad for Toyota. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

17th April 2009, 11:55 PM	#10
Kev.O Officially NOT in Wales! UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 4,130	Thanks guys, I think I'm looking at getting a price for both sides to be blasted clean. __________________ Kev To be single is to be skint

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