1995-1998 s14 240sx infamous cracked fuel tank

[jr_ss]

Originally Posted by HellaSlowAndOld

when i googled r33 tanks, i also see a bunch of results, but non pertaining too cracked tank itself. A few threads about tanks splitting at the seams but no cracked, but i am kinda retarded (alex jones here) so I might be looking in the wrong spots

using google translate, i also googled "日産 ローレル C34 燃料タンク割れ" and "日産 スカイライン R33 燃料タンク割れ" I understand that Japanese have different dialects, so google might be giving me the wrong wording. but still nothing really popped out. s15 tanks seem to also be cracking at the seams. ill look more into it a little later

It could be climate based too. The rate of expansion and contraction varies nationally and global based on the climate zone you live in. Most of the people seeing tank cracking are in arid climates or see extremely drastic changes annually. Perhaps this is more likely the case, than a strap too tight?

[CrimsonRockett]

Originally Posted by jr_ss

It could be climate based too. The rate of expansion and contraction varies nationally and global based on the climate zone you live in. Most of the people seeing tank cracking are in arid climates or see extremely drastic changes annually. Perhaps this is more likely the case, than a strap too tight?

That could be part of it.

I've easily sold over a dozen S14 fuel tanks within the last year and it's one of the highest demand parts along with S14 window switches and OEM S14 Kouki front end pieces.

We've also had some pretty severe heat waves and droughts. I'm sure the higher temperatures in California have caused pressure build ups in S14's sitting causing them to eventually crack and fail.

I'm surprised no one has focused on a stamped steel version of this tank knowing how many Nissan's share the same model/design. That would be an easy 5000+ units sold considering the demand worldwide and the growing number of restorations. Hell, I would immediately switch over and never worry about that tank again.