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03-19-2013, 03:13 PM | #1 |
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Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
I am getting ready to finally get working on my fuel tanks in the next few weeks when the warmer weather will start to hit. I know that my drivers side tank has a crack in it, and the passenger side has a small leak.
I've been reading through some of the threads on gas tanks which are very helpful. I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with this tank - or has any suggestions on where to go to get one, or if it is worth it to try and repair. Thanks. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller |
03-19-2013, 03:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
I got my passenger tank at o'reilly's. im glad I did. was around $100 and saved my time plus don't have to worry about new leaks in the old tank
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03-19-2013, 04:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
Mines a Jimmy tank, but mine looked underoated from the bottom,
a grease mark not a hole had holes tho in the top,rocks in the sender,return was leaking I replaced it with the price of gas it dosn't take long for a leak(even vapours) to add up
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03-19-2013, 04:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
I got mine from advanceautoparts used a coupon and they have free shipping do cost was minimal and tank was made in Canada
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03-20-2013, 09:51 AM | #5 |
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Re: Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
Go new tank and check the usual suspects for pricing. I don't know about the quality of tanks from different vendors, but I think new would always be better than patched up.
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03-20-2013, 10:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
Considering gas tanks contain a very flammable liquid that could turn your truck into to a pile of ashes if its allowed to leak, I don't see repair as an option. Buy a new tank and sleep well at night.
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03-20-2013, 10:53 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fuel Tanks - Repair or Replace?
New ones are $60 - $80 each, repairing the old ones are not even worth it at those prices.
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