DK45S fuel tank removal

tulenutn2o · Jul 9, 2012

Anyone out there know the procedure for removing fuel tank on 2009-10 Kioti DK45S?

Coyote machine · Jul 9, 2012

Curious why you want to remove it?

VictorW · Jul 10, 2012

If you search for posts about fuel tanks around 2 months ago, another member had to remove his because it rusted. It didn't seem complicated but was a pita getting things out of the way to get clearance to pull it out.

tulenutn2o · Jul 10, 2012

I just figured I'd do it for the heck of it.............Not. It has developed a leak. It is plastic and it is a PITA. Everything seems to be out of the way, but still can't get it free. It is loose, I can move it all around, just doesn't seem to have clearance to get out.

tulenutn2o · Jul 10, 2012

Yeah, I found that post and read it all and looked at pics, trouble is, pics show removal , but there is either no engine to deal with or no dash-don't remember right off hand.

tulenutn2o · Jul 10, 2012

Got it out.What a pain! Fuel tank is leaking at the embossed seam where nipple is located.Lower right corner area. I think definitely a defect.

The other 2 pics just show how far I had to go to get the thing out.

Coyote machine · Jul 11, 2012

OK, so now you've had your fun, now what to fix? Under warranty?

tulenutn2o · Jul 11, 2012

J-B weld probably. Could plasti weld but don't know how thick rest of it is around there. At least with the JB weld, I can build it up a bit. I really do feel this is a faulty part issue, but 2 mos. past 2 year bumper to bumper. Hopefully dealer will rescue me. By the way, the relief for the fitting that is in the mount is still not big enough- so I guess Kioti didn't address this issue yet. With the hose on the fitting, I figure it was under constant vibration and the embossed area finally broke.

murphy1244 · Jul 11, 2012

I think he's

tulenutn2o · Jul 11, 2012

Yeh, actually 3 mos. past 2yr bumper to bumper, but hoping to get dealer to address from a safety standpoint. Sent him a PM, we'll see. I went through this a while back on a 92 thunderbird. Head gaskets at 72k. Faulty fire ring around cylinders. Ford had numerous problems and finally issued recall AFTER I had already fixed and sent down the road.

Coyote machine · Jul 12, 2012

You could also look into Bond-N-Fill. I don't know if it would adhere to that type of material but if it does it won't let go. I'd call the manufacturer and ask them if it would hold, depending on what you find the tank to be made of. I'd maybe contact Kioti corporate if your dealer dusts you off because of warranty.

tulenutn2o · Jul 12, 2012

Coyote machine said:
You could also look into Bond-N-Fill. I don't know if it would adhere to that type of material but if it does it won't let go. I'd call the manufacturer and ask them if it would hold, depending on what you find the tank to be made of. I'd maybe contact Kioti corporate if your dealer dusts you off because of warranty.

Good thought on calling corporate. I am thinking HDPE on the tank material.

tulenutn2o · Jul 14, 2012

Contacted dealer. He sent pics to Kioti. We'll see. I have a 2000 F150 that ford recalled for tank straps that could cause corrosion and leaks in the gas tank= fire hazard. That truck is long outta warranty and they WANT to fix it. If they just send me a tank, I'd be happy.

tulenutn2o · Jul 18, 2012

Just an update, have not heard a thing. Not a peep, nothin. I know what the probable out come is, but will wait to pass judgement.

tulenutn2o · Jul 25, 2012

A positive update. I was wrong on my above assumption. Dealer was very helpful/instrumental in getting this issue resolved. Kioti sent me a new tank under a parts only warranty. Obvious that Kioti felt there was a problem as the tank has been redesigned slightly in the fuel pick-up area. Much improved and should stay outta trouble now.

VictorW · Jul 25, 2012

It's nice to see you have a dealer that will work for you when a probable design defect caused it to leak even just out of warranty. Just some work for you but a new free part is definately nice to get you up and running.

tulenutn2o · Jul 26, 2012

Yes it is. I am glad they did a revision on this. I was not looking forward to a repeat in the future. Now to get to work finishing................Heat wave finally broke, so am ready. Was triple digits 9-10 days straight!

tulenutn2o · Jul 28, 2012

Update, Dove into tractor last night and finished tank install. Let me tell you, don't try to shortcut the install as you will just frustrate yourself. Tank must go in with the main support and tank securement strap as an assembly. I tried to see if main frame around tank could be put in and then the tank,no go. Would need about an inch more of clearance which is not there. Unfortunately, I did not take pics for the whole procedure because tractor has been down for 3 weeks waiting on parts, then cooler weather. Anyway, me happy now.

jmckinley · Apr 7, 2013

MY 2007 also has a leak and I only have 550 hours. We started trying to remove tank but do not know if the dash most be removed?
This should be a recall due to fire hazzard. You would at least think Kioti could post iinstructions for this tank removal.
Jim

Coyote machine · Apr 7, 2013

Welcome to TBN. You've revived a somewhat dead thread, which is OK, but if you do a further search I think you will find numerous threads with detailed breakdown of how to remove the tank. One thing is for sure it is NOT an easy straightforward job, but if your tank is leaking it must be done.