I don’t know if the frame rails from the Sport are the same as the 16v (???) but the issue is whether or not the larger gas tank can sit in between them. I know that it’s (sadly) impossible to put the 14 gallon tank from the 16v into the 8v (11 gallon tank) as the tank will not fit in between the rails…..
95 Sidekick fuel tank swap
I need to extend my range as much as possible for work. Is it possible to take the 18g fuel tank from a sport to swap into my 95 Sidekick?
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The frame rails on the Sport are further apart that of the base.
So then it should be ok to swap, right?
That's not a question I'm in a position to answer, my suspicion is that it won't fit.
42L (11.1 US gal) 2dr and 55L (14.5 US gal) 4dr = 1.6l
70L (18.5 US gal) 1.8l
70L (18.5 US gal) 1.8l
There is another way to look at it... the 11 gal is already a tight fit.... where will the extra 60% 7 gallons go?
The 16v is starting with the 14 gallon tank, and the poster is trying to fit the 18 gallon tank, but the question still remains as to the dimensions (which I don’t know), and where that extra 4 gallons will go.
Perhaps the best approach would be for someone with a Sidekick Sport (maybe rasmeidirtrider) to get under the car, and make a few measurements - width of the frame rails, width of the tank, length of the tank and height of the tank. Folks with the narrower frames looking to fit the Sport tank can then do the same, get under their car and make the measurements, will the Sport tank, which I suspect is wider, fit between the narrower rails? Will it fit between the crossmembers?
Once you can fit it into the space (length & width) available, you can then explore the remaining potential problems - height, possible interference with suspension components, mounting and EVAP system plumbing.
For those of you questioning where the extra fuel goes - I'd like to go off on a "semi-related" tangent.
The new JB74 Jimny leaves the factory with a 40 liter tank, a company in Australia offer an extended range fuel tank that replaces the existing tank with an 80 liter one, that, as unbelievable as this sounds, fits in the same space, with no loss of ground clearance - it simply makes better use of the space. The 80 liter tank is several inches deeper, but does not hang below the frame rails.
I've been tempted to order one, but it retails in excess of a thousand AUD$, and by the time I get it here, I'd be looking at double that - to hold what is essentially two jerrycans worth of fuel. Trouble is, the Jimny does not have the space to carry two jerrycans. In the developed world where you can find fuel every 50 ~ 60 miles or so, it's a non issue, in the developing world, it's a very different situation.
Once you can fit it into the space (length & width) available, you can then explore the remaining potential problems - height, possible interference with suspension components, mounting and EVAP system plumbing.
For those of you questioning where the extra fuel goes - I'd like to go off on a "semi-related" tangent.
The new JB74 Jimny leaves the factory with a 40 liter tank, a company in Australia offer an extended range fuel tank that replaces the existing tank with an 80 liter one, that, as unbelievable as this sounds, fits in the same space, with no loss of ground clearance - it simply makes better use of the space. The 80 liter tank is several inches deeper, but does not hang below the frame rails.
I've been tempted to order one, but it retails in excess of a thousand AUD$, and by the time I get it here, I'd be looking at double that - to hold what is essentially two jerrycans worth of fuel. Trouble is, the Jimny does not have the space to carry two jerrycans. In the developed world where you can find fuel every 50 ~ 60 miles or so, it's a non issue, in the developing world, it's a very different situation.
Would you not be able to avail of jerrycan mounts that affix to the rear of the Jimny? It would be a far cheaper option.
i can see the want.... transferring fuel is always smelly, has risks, little spills and consumes time. never mind all the associated pain of carrying those containers around safely.
understand now that its a smaller jump than i thought
understand now that its a smaller jump than i thought
Not any time soon! I need another person to help me hold the meter. By the time arriving home it is almost 10: 00 pm.Perhaps the best approach would be for someone with a Sidekick Sport (maybe rasmeidirtrider) to get under the car, and make a few measurements - width of the frame rails, width of the tank, length of the tank and height of the tank. Folks with the narrower frames looking to fit the Sport tank can then do the same, get under their car and make the measurements, will the Sport tank, which I suspect is wider, fit between the narrower rails? Will it fit between the crossmembers?
Once you can fit it into the space (length & width) available, you can then explore the remaining potential problems - height, possible interference with suspension components, mounting and EVAP system plumbing.
For those of you questioning where the extra fuel goes - I'd like to go off on a "semi-related" tangent.
The new JB74 Jimny leaves the factory with a 40 liter tank, a company in Australia offer an extended range fuel tank that replaces the existing tank with an 80 liter one, that, as unbelievable as this sounds, fits in the same space, with no loss of ground clearance - it simply makes better use of the space. The 80 liter tank is several inches deeper, but does not hang below the frame rails.
I've been tempted to order one, but it retails in excess of a thousand AUD$, and by the time I get it here, I'd be looking at double that - to hold what is essentially two jerrycans worth of fuel. Trouble is, the Jimny does not have the space to carry two jerrycans. In the developed world where you can find fuel every 50 ~ 60 miles or so, it's a non issue, in the developing world, it's a very different situation.
I have these dimensions. So make your own measurement!!Perhaps the best approach would be for someone with a Sidekick Sport (maybe rasmeidirtrider) to get under the car, and make a few measurements - width of the frame rails, width of the tank, length of the tank and height of the tank. Folks with the narrower frames looking to fit the Sport tank can then do the same, get under their car and make the measurements, will the Sport tank, which I suspect is wider, fit between the narrower rails? Will it fit between the crossmembers?
Once you can fit it into the space (length & width) available, you can then explore the remaining potential problems - height, possible interference with suspension components, mounting and EVAP system plumbing.
For those of you questioning where the extra fuel goes - I'd like to go off on a "semi-related" tangent.
The new JB74 Jimny leaves the factory with a 40 liter tank, a company in Australia offer an extended range fuel tank that replaces the existing tank with an 80 liter one, that, as unbelievable as this sounds, fits in the same space, with no loss of ground clearance - it simply makes better use of the space. The 80 liter tank is several inches deeper, but does not hang below the frame rails.
I've been tempted to order one, but it retails in excess of a thousand AUD$, and by the time I get it here, I'd be looking at double that - to hold what is essentially two jerrycans worth of fuel. Trouble is, the Jimny does not have the space to carry two jerrycans. In the developed world where you can find fuel every 50 ~ 60 miles or so, it's a non issue, in the developing world, it's a very different situation.
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I think he needs the actual dimensions of your gas tank, to see if it will fit in the gas tank area of the 16v vehicle.
Sorry I have tried several times to measure it but this job cannot be done by one person! I cannot find anyone to help me hold the meter on the other side!!I think he needs the actual dimensions of your gas tank, to see if it will fit in the gas tank area of the 16v vehicle.
A very similar question was asked on an Australian forum - if the tank from the V6 Vitara could be fitted to a four door 1.6 Vitara - the answer was no. The V6 Vitara uses the same tank as the Sidekick Sport and the 1.6 Vitara is essentially the same vehicle as the Sidekick, so there's your answer.
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Thanks for the help everyone. I will just have a custom tank made eventually. I'm swapping to a TDI so my range will be good then but since I drive cross country for work if I can add 3 gallons at 40 mpg it will help a tonA very similar question was asked on an Australian forum - if the tank from the V6 Vitara could be fitted to a four door 1.6 Vitara - the answer was no. The V6 Vitara uses the same tank as the Sidekick Sport and the 1.6 Vitara is essentially the same vehicle as the Sidekick, so there's your answer.
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[I didn't know that 16 valve models all had 14 gallon tanks. I thought that two door models had 11 gallon tanks and 4 door models had 14 gallon tanks. It appears I learned something new today. Thanks.]The 16v is starting with the 14 gallon tank, and the poster is trying to fit the 18 gallon tank, but the question still remains as to the dimensions (which I don’t know), and where that extra 4 gallons will go.
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