Fuel tanks cracking

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Rusty82, Aug 5, 2017.

  1. Rusty82

    Rusty82 Bobtail Member

    I have a 2000 freightliner classic xl with 140 gallon tanks I have suddenly started having problems with the welds cracking around the plate that my fuel lines attach to. I tried having it weld with no luck. So I ordered a new tank, I put it on and 4 days later the other side cracked. I ran for about 5 weeks on one tank trying to save money for another and the brand new tank cracked in nearly the exact same place. I have no idea what is causing this I put new rubber on the tank straps when i replaced the tank. I pull intermodel containers out of the rail and im on pavement 99.9% of the time. Any advice would be appreciated
     
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  3. Jace379

    Jace379 Light Load Member

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    Can we get a picture
     
  4. Jace379

    Jace379 Light Load Member

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    Take one of old and new tanks
     
  5. Rusty82

    Rusty82 Bobtail Member

    This is the old tank manufactured 10/99
     
  6. Rusty82

    Rusty82 Bobtail Member

    This is 10/16
     

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  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    How taut are the hoses? Is there any support for the lines near the tank?
     
  8. Rusty82

    Rusty82 Bobtail Member

    There is slack in the lines no supports really the lines are all zip tied together up near the frame
     
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  9. Jace379

    Jace379 Light Load Member

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    You got me man. Very weird. Have you ever noticed any pressure or vacuum in your tanks when you take the fill cap off.
     
  10. Rusty82

    Rusty82 Bobtail Member

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