Thanks everyone, I will remove tanks tomorrow and inspect the bottom of the main tank. Dependant on findings attempt to clean or replace with after market tank, regarding the swirl pot I have cleaned the filter and tank but I'm sure it will need cleaning agian.

Many thanks again, Steve

Thank you both for your reply. The main fuel tank looks in very good condition from the outside, I have removed the fuel sender unit and looked inside the tank, it looks like it was painted inside or had some sort of black coating which has now flaked off and the tank is rusting. I added 7 gallons o...

Hi, yes sorry, I do mean the main tank and smaller feeder tank/swirl pot under the battery. I've been advised that a company in Cornwall can supply kits that you can use to clean and apply a new coating to the inside of the tanks, I understand it's not an easy task and was hoping to find a specialis...

Hi, my XJS V12 HE has been off the road for 20yrs, both fuel tanks need to be replaced or refurbished, I'm in the South Staffordshire area, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.