Hi, I'm replacing my fuel tank on Kia Ceed SW 2011 Diesel car. I've picked up a replacement fuel tank the same as in your video. I'm know trying to connect the hoses on the new tank but are struggling to connect the 2 larger pipes. I'm using ramps to do the job at home. Any suggestions that may help put the pipes on the tank. Cheers Richard
Hi Richard, it's pretty fiddly and if working on ramps, your access and angles will be quite restricted compared to me having the car on my pal Colin's ramp. Have you already bolted the tank in, with the straps taking the weight? Can you get your hand onto the pipe to try to force it on or is it a lack of access? If it's a lack of access, it might be that you'll need to connect the two larger hoses first, then bolt the tank straps in place? That's easier said that done if you don't have somebody to give you a helping hand. Assuming that you have the tank bolted in place and you had access to get a hold of the hoses, it might be that you need to use some light lubrication to help the hose slip onto the tank?
Thanks for the info. Yes there tight getting on and don't have full access around the pipes. I'm considering using a mobile mechanic for an hour to give me a helping hand in Cowdenbeath area. He may have higher ramps than mine.
I'll ask my neighbour for a hand, if that doesn't work then I'll find a mobile mechanic. I found that when I was trying to push the big pipe on, that I couldn't see if it was centred to the pipe inlet, Also it was difficult to push the tank towards the pipe with my other hand. Did you manage to get them on easily or did you have a mate to help guide the tank onto the pipe?
Hello my friend,i have a kia ceed 2008 second gen 1.4 petrol and i replaced my fuel tank but when o filled the tank with fuel the fuel was leaking on the top of the tank and spilling under the car Any suggestion why is this leak???Is it possible that the fuel tank isnt sealed enough???
Hi Giorgio, when you replaced the tank, did you swap over, the in tank fuel pump and sender unit? If it's from the top I'm thinking it might be the seal around the sender unit (see 02:08). You get access to that, under the rear seat, inside the car, so it should be easy enough to check if it has been or is still leaking. If it's not that seal, I'd double check the hose clamps for the fuel filler (08:12). Was it a new or used tank that you fitted? Could it have been a faulty tank that was fitted?
Romeo, I attempted to stick the sponges back on, where possible but in the places I didn't, just checked to see if there was any rubbing or touching of the budywork. So far, it seems to be ok.
@@romeoivanus6573 I tried to put the old sponges onto the new tank where possible but didn't think about that at the time before fitting the new tank. As a result, I didn't think about bringing glue with me. I did attempt to stick the sponges onto the new tank but didn't worry about this too much. As far as I can tell, there hasn't been any problems almost a year later.
Actionman, it was too wide to fit in the tank in my case. I just installed the fuel filler pipe without it fitted and has been fine since the new tank was fitted. I'm not sure if the function was for anti syphoning, or, in case the car flips over to stop fuel coming out.
@@rst108 The later models might use plastic but I've no experience of them. I thought plastic tanks were a great idea, until a car I used to own developed a stress fracture. That was a Nissan 240SX and the entire rear end needs to be removed to replace.
Thanks for the tutorial, it helped a lot with me doing my fuel tank.
Cheers David, glad to be of help
Hi, I'm replacing my fuel tank on Kia Ceed SW 2011 Diesel car. I've picked up a replacement fuel tank the same as in your video. I'm know trying to connect the hoses on the new tank but are struggling to connect the 2 larger pipes. I'm using ramps to do the job at home. Any suggestions that may help put the pipes on the tank. Cheers Richard
Hi Richard, it's pretty fiddly and if working on ramps, your access and angles will be quite restricted compared to me having the car on my pal Colin's ramp. Have you already bolted the tank in, with the straps taking the weight? Can you get your hand onto the pipe to try to force it on or is it a lack of access? If it's a lack of access, it might be that you'll need to connect the two larger hoses first, then bolt the tank straps in place? That's easier said that done if you don't have somebody to give you a helping hand. Assuming that you have the tank bolted in place and you had access to get a hold of the hoses, it might be that you need to use some light lubrication to help the hose slip onto the tank?
Thanks for the info. Yes there tight getting on and don't have full access around the pipes.
I'm considering using a mobile mechanic for an hour to give me a helping hand in Cowdenbeath area. He may have higher ramps than mine.
It's raised on wood and using rope to hold up as well. The higher the tank is the access is less.
@@richardcollyer5609 if I'd been closer, I'd have given you a hand. Hopefully, if you do get a mobile mechanic he'll get them popped on quickly.
I'll ask my neighbour for a hand, if that doesn't work then I'll find a mobile mechanic. I found that when I was trying to push the big pipe on, that I couldn't see if it was centred to the pipe inlet, Also it was difficult to push the tank towards the pipe with my other hand. Did you manage to get them on easily or did you have a mate to help guide the tank onto the pipe?
Hello my friend,i have a kia ceed 2008 second gen 1.4 petrol and i replaced my fuel tank but when o filled the tank with fuel the fuel was leaking on the top of the tank and spilling under the car Any suggestion why is this leak???Is it possible that the fuel tank isnt sealed enough???
Hi Giorgio, when you replaced the tank, did you swap over, the in tank fuel pump and sender unit? If it's from the top I'm thinking it might be the seal around the sender unit (see 02:08). You get access to that, under the rear seat, inside the car, so it should be easy enough to check if it has been or is still leaking. If it's not that seal, I'd double check the hose clamps for the fuel filler (08:12). Was it a new or used tank that you fitted? Could it have been a faulty tank that was fitted?
Haven't you installed those sponges on the old gas tank? The ones that were between the tank and the body?
Romeo, I attempted to stick the sponges back on, where possible but in the places I didn't, just checked to see if there was any rubbing or touching of the budywork. So far, it seems to be ok.
@@gtd65 It's not very clear to me... you haven't glued any sponge yet? Was it mounted without a sponge? Thank you
@@romeoivanus6573 I tried to put the old sponges onto the new tank where possible but didn't think about that at the time before fitting the new tank. As a result, I didn't think about bringing glue with me. I did attempt to stick the sponges onto the new tank but didn't worry about this too much.
As far as I can tell, there hasn't been any problems almost a year later.
Good morning,
Your inset 'thingy' at 12.35, what did you end up doing with it? Did it fit the new tank or?
Actionman, it was too wide to fit in the tank in my case. I just installed the fuel filler pipe without it fitted and has been fine since the new tank was fitted.
I'm not sure if the function was for anti syphoning, or, in case the car flips over to stop fuel coming out.
Nice job
is new kia still use steel tank? or already change to plastic tank?
Robert this one still used steel, I was expecting to see plastic as well.
@@gtd65 thank you for your answer. Its really helpful.
@@rst108 The later models might use plastic but I've no experience of them. I thought plastic tanks were a great idea, until a car I used to own developed a stress fracture. That was a Nissan 240SX and the entire rear end needs to be removed to replace.
@@gtd65 plastic fuel tank develop no rust. Thats why i consider plastic tank before buy car. Thank you for your explanation. Have a good day.