Question on cost of gas tank... (mine is leaking)

[68gmsee]

For the last few months I've been noticing a very strong smell of gasoline in my truck. At first I thought it was just the gas cap venting and some of the fumes going into the truck in this hot weather, but it's gotten so bad lately that I dug a little deeper.

I cleaned the bottom off and found a tiny little pin hole. It's so small I missed it the first time I checked.

I looked at the cost of tanks and found they cost between $150 to over $200.

What is the difference in the tank that there is such a wide cost margin?

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

For the last few months I've been noticing a very strong smell of gasoline in my truck. At first I thought it was just the gas cap venting and some of the fumes going into the truck in this hot weather, but it's gotten so bad lately that I dug a little deeper.

I cleaned the bottom off and found a tiny little pin hole. It's so small I missed it the first time I checked.

I looked at the cost of tanks and found they cost between $150 to over $200.

What is the difference in the tank that there is such a wide cost margin?

depends on what the company wants to charge and brand.

[oldblue1968chevy]

too bad your not closer,I think the po put a new tank in my truck i took it out for blazer tank id give it to ya if ya were in drivin distance

[BadaSs_Cal]

just me... but if mine starts leaking I would take the opportunity and relocate to a rear or bed mounted tank.. but Im a man always looking for an excuse to make more work for myself.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I think Id just relocate with a blazer tank.

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

depends on what the company wants to charge and brand.

Mike, expand on that one. Are you saying that if I buy one for over $200, it would be much better than one for $150? What is the difference?

I really want to keep mine stock at this time.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Mike, expand on that one. Are you saying that if I buy one for over $200, it would be much better than one for $150? What is the difference?

I really want to keep mine stock at this time.

Not saying it would be better. some companies sell the exact same tank for more money. If you buy a Quanta tank you will pay more cause the are made in north america. They are about the best.
The ones made over seas all range in prices depending on the store thats selling them. Just depends on how much overhead they have etc.

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Not saying it would be better. some companies sell the exact same tank for more money. If you buy a Quanta tank you will pay more cause the are made in north america. They are about the best.
The ones made over seas all range in prices depending on the store thats selling them. Just depends on how much overhead they have etc.

I'm all for buying American made products if they're better quality than the foreign made ones.

Do you know if Quanta's made the same or do they use better metal?

[Shyguy]

You could do a temporary repair if you need to drive the trunk until you get a new tank.

[hayhauler71]

http://www.gastankrenu.com/loc/tx.htm
I am not for sure if this is close to you but our shop in MN. uses this company many times and i just got a estimate on mine for $100.00 to $125.00 to repair clean and seal with a lifetime warranty.

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by hayhauler71

http://www.gastankrenu.com/loc/tx.htm
I am not for sure if this is close to you but our shop in MN. uses this company many times and i just got a estimate on mine for $100.00 to $125.00 to repair clean and seal with a lifetime warranty.

Actually Waller is fairly close. I'd say within 60-70 miles. I'll give them a call to see what they say. If it's close to the cost of a new one, I may just get a new one and have them coat it instead. Thnx.

[72freak]

Contact several of the guys in your area that scrap them out...someone will have one. I had a pin hole in one of mine about 8 years ago and didnt have the funds to replace it.....I JB welded it and it lasted about 7 years before it started leaking from a different location. I have also JB welded one of my Suburban tanks and it held untill I replaced it many years later.

[kevmic28]

I jb welded mine and it lasted about a year. Im in East Texas and you can have mine if you come get it. Needs to be patched but if you want it you can have it. I put in a blazer tank in mine. If you clean the tank out, you can take it to a shop to get it patched pretty cheap.

[67ChevyRedneck]

I'd personally feel better installing a new tank over a 40+ year old one that could have all sorts of scaling and flaking rust going on inside it. At leat with a new one, you'll get a clean tank with another 40 years befere it will crap out.

[68gmsee]

Thanks for the offers of free tanks guys. I actually have another one that I took out of my 69 Chevy and may use it for now. I'll probably have it cleaned clean and coated internally.

[72freak]

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Thanks for the offers of free tanks guys. I actually have another one that I took out of my 69 Chevy and may use it for now. I'll probably have it cleaned clean and coated internally.

Take a flash light and look down in it....I have only ever seen 2 types.....bad and good. They either are rusted up or they are fine. You will know as soon as you shine the light in it if it is goog.I try to use 2 fule filter on all mine anyway.