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Hi There,
Our faithful 1993 Mazda 121 "Bubble" is suffering from advanced tin worm infestation in the petrol tank and I'm looking to either repair or replace the tank soon.
Does anybody yout there have a nice rust free tank for sale?
I'm also led to believe that the petrol tank from the Mazda Demio is the same unit.
I have photos of the petrol tank somewhere if we need to double check.
p.s. this is not the Fiesta version of the 121 or the Kia Pride edition.
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Last Edit: Feb 2, 2007 3:08:21 GMT by gtd2000
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It's for this little car by the way   |
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Neil
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I love those, is it a 'sun top'? |
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Judging by the pic I`d say it is, I had one in last summer the roof is wicked, it slides forward as well as back so you can just have the back open. Weird model range when new - theres only 2 models listed in the glass`s guide - suntop, manual, PAS or normal roof, no PAS, auto. That was it.
Is the fuel tank the same as the earlier boxy 121? If so theres millions of Kia Prides in the scrappers which are the same car.
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I think the Kia Pride version is different unfortunately  This is actually a J-Spec version which I imported from Hong Kong back in 1997/98 for my mother. It's been a great little car and has a few differences compared to the UK model. You can probably see the additional spoiler on the rear roof section and it comes with automatic, PAS, air-conditioning. The mirrors are also a different shaps as well. There used to be one of he same colour around this area (not a soft top though) but it has disappeared now) - as far as I'm aware it's the only one for miles around as I can't remember seeing one for quite a long time. There is actually a sister model to this car made called a Kia Avella which is was also rebadged as the Ford Aspire in the USA. They are hatchback versions with an 8 valve engine. |
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Last Edit: Feb 3, 2007 14:40:46 GMT by gtd2000
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It is indeed the sun-top or fun-top edition It is my intention to keep this car for the long haul due the "relative" rarity factor. I'll probably end up doing an engine upgrade/swap and different wheels ect though as well |
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Last Edit: Feb 3, 2007 14:35:44 GMT by gtd2000
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Bumpage |
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Feb 16, 2007 19:03:12 GMT
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Sorry I cant help with the new tank but I love these little buggers, If all else fails it might be worth trying this..... fuel tank repair |
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Sorry I cant help with the new tank but I love these little buggers, If all else fails it might be worth trying this..... fuel tank repairSounds like an option. I'll see if I can source it over here (Stateside) where most things are half price  |
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I'm going to be back in the UK next Saturday and will be heading down to Manchester. If anybody down that way knows the whereabouts of a petrol tank in good order (down that way) that would be much appreciated as I can pick it up |
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Apr 21, 2007 21:15:39 GMT
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Well I never made it back to the UK yet!
But still looking for a replacement tank.
Any place online to look for a cheap new tank if no chance of a decent used one?
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Mike D
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Apr 22, 2007 17:13:02 GMT
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Theres one of these shape 121's in Hambleton Bros. scrapry at Caistor, at least there was yesterday... may be worth a phonecall? 01472 851394 is their number... Mike |
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Apr 22, 2007 23:04:45 GMT
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Cheers Mike I'll see if I can give them a call this week then - I'm on the West Coast of the US right now and this -8hrs from GMT business is somewhat tricky for getting in touch. I tink I'll get the mother to make the call |
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Mike D
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If you need it collecting til you're back in the UK i don't mind going down and picking it up and storing it for you |
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Thanks for the offer Mike  My mum gave them a call today but the tank had a hole in it |
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May 18, 2007 17:22:04 GMT
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bumpage for May |
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Jun 20, 2007 23:58:24 GMT
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I'm going to be back in Scotland on the 30th of June and still looking to source a petrol tank.
Anybody seen any recently?
Mazda Demio tank is the same supposedly too...
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Well I'm back - any news? |
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