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Brian
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:05 am    Post subject: MD Juan M38 gas tank fit Reply with quote
Hey all:

Has there been any improvement in the fit of the MD Juan M38 fuel tanks that are new production as of July of 2017?
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I didn't have any issues with mine when I installed it. Check out my build thread.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Will do.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I had a radiator shop rebuild mine - looks new. He was telling me how many aftermarket tanks they have to fix for clients cuz they just don't fix - seems like fit of filler extension is major issue.

Is your tank so bad it can't be fixed?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, I tried to have TankRenu repair my original tank and it ended up being a 3 trip hassle eventually turning into a refund.

So after TankRenu was finished with it it was so gummed up that trying to salvage it is impossible.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 2:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have the original neck extension and screen. Will it fit into the MD Juan tanks?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
longld wrote:
I had a radiator shop rebuild mine - looks new. He was telling me how many aftermarket tanks they have to fix for clients cuz they just don't fix - seems like fit of filler extension is major issue.

Is your tank so bad it can't be fixed?



I live in 28,000 population community. Took my tank to both radiator shops, plus about 4-5 different welding shops. None would even think about touching it. (just needed a new bottom)
Found a guy that did some custom chopper stuff and he said, 'sure, I will try and fix it, I like a challenge'! He got the job done.
Depending on where you live, you may struggle finding someone to fix an old tank...
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Brian,
I don't know where you live but I had Hart's Radiator in Waller TX redo the gas tank for my mule about 6 years ago. They did a good job and I haven't had any problems with it at all. They are a dealer for Gas Tank Renu USA. I guess like a lot of franchise stuff it just depends on the shop but I have been satisfied with the work they did on mine and plan on taking them my radiator next.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I will take a second look at my original tank and start making some calls. If I strike out and have to buy a MD Juan tank I will update on the fit and finish of the repro.....

Thanks all!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
if you get an MD juan tank make sure it is a new one as they did change them.
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