Got the classic leaker. Can anyone describe to me the difference between the RT & other K75 tanks, an how this particular model differs from the K100's tank. As I search and find these tanks I note some tanks "from what I'm told by seller" only fit certain models. It surely wouldn't work out to find a tank and not have it fit. Also, any one have success with automotive fuel pump substitutions? Thanks for your replies...
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deilenberger
A bozo on the bus
IMHO, your best bet is to use RealOEM to find what models use the same tank.
To do so - visit www.realoem.com. Plug your VIN (last 7 letters/numbers) into the place for VIN, and find your fuel tank. Copy the part#. Now go back to the front page and plug that PN into the field for PN's. RealOEM will then show you all the models that used that part.
I believe the K75RT used the same tank as the K100RT (after 1986) use - but I wouldn't put money on this without checking RealOEM.
There is some info on using an automotive fuel pump replacement on the IBMWR K-tech website. If your tank is only leaking, it should be possible to reuse the pump (you may want to consider buying a new mounting damper.. they go bad due to the crappy gas we get now.)
Some people have had success sealing the fuel tank seam using a gasoline resistant epoxy. Most big auto stores have this sort of epoxy.
