Best way to fix hole in gas tank...

[fatride]

Best way to fix a hole in a gas tank??
Thanks for any input

 

[SPOOLN]

Mr Fat,
You can fix a hole in the gas tank with a product like expoxy. I had multiple pin holes on the drivers side under the strap. I used gas tank epoxy from advanced auto. Its been on there for the past 7 years and has not leaked.

 

[DCVING 6]

I had a shop down here in Mokena do mine on my cutlass. Could find the info if your interested.

 

[fatride]

The hole has JB Weld gas tank sealer on it now. And it's not under the straps, it's dead center on the tank. It's not dripping, but you can see a damp ring around the JB weld patch. Will the epoxy only work for pin holes? I'm not sure how big the hole is????

 

[ajt86]

eh i would just buy a new tank and while your down there upgrade the pump and hotwire.

 

[fatride]

I have a RA Double pump in it now
Where can I get a new tank from??

 

[ajt86]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=7950083915&category=33556&sspagename=WDVW

theres one for 230$ but i will vouche for that company ive bought problably 12 different things from them for 3 of my cars- all fast shipping great products and great to deal with. if not check around year one might have one anywhere.

 

[fatride]

I heard the tank on Ebay is different than the stocker???

 

[ajt86]

yeah that one says its 21 gallons hmmm. i dont know i would look around- some people have patched them and it lasted- and some people have had worse luck- i would just drop it and get new.

 

[pacecarta]

SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # GM307C

major difference is it doesnt have the polyethylene pump slosh tank that GM has which tends to shake loose , they have a welded in metal "dog dish " for the fuel pump bucket and lots of baffles

i beleive the owner of spectra is a member here with the same name and owns a turbo car

try contacting them (should also have a web site) and see if theres a distributor near you to save the shipping .

picked up mine from my local recycler who carries their line and, saved shipping and then some since i got it at cost.

besides ebay rock auto also carries them thru the net

https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/prt,22,GM307C

 

[fatride]

Thanks everyone

 

[VinsGN]

I got my replacement tank from Advanced Auto about 3 years ago. I don’t know if they still have them available, but I only paid $127 with a new filler neck attached. If I remember correctly you could get a cheaper one without the filler neck attached, but for $20 why bother. The tank was absolutely the same… size, shape, baffling. Nothing like a nice new shiny tank under the TR.

I know the company’s name is stamped on the back of the tank, maybe even a part number (can’t remember). If you want I could look for you tonight. I think I even still have my receipt.

 

[Jbenn911]

Checked with local Advance Auto and they only get the above mentioned Spectra's now...$248.88, $20 cheaper w/no neck..Going to order one from Spectra myself..leaking at the neck..

 

[pacecarta]

if its just leaking at the neck and not a rust issue its very repairable with epoxy.

or if tank is drained and purged of all gas and fumes it can be repaired as it was , sweated back with a propane torch and some solder , but youll have to pull it out to ensure its free of fuel and vapors, do not attempt !!! seek a professional

 

[BoostMasterK]

Originally posted by pacecarta
SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # GM307C

major difference is it doesnt have the polyethylene pump slosh tank that GM has which tends to shake loose , they have a welded in metal "dog dish " for the fuel pump bucket and lots of baffles

i beleive the owner of spectra is a member here with the same name and owns a turbo car
https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/prt,22,GM307C

I got mine from Rock Auto about 6 months ago. Price was less than anywhere else I could find...like HALF compared to local napa.

I was very nervous about the baffle issue but it worked out fine at the track, no starvation....

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Mine started leaking around the filler neck when it only had about 10,000 miles on it. JB weld worked fine and has held up for probably about 6 years now.

 

[VinsGN]

Follow Up

Just for information sake. I pulled my receipt for my tank last night and purchased the tank not at Advanced Auto but at AutoZone. AutoZone still carries the tank I purchased but now is charging $243.99 (according to their web site). Back in 2001 I paid $130.37 and that includes the 6% CT sales tax. The tank was $122.99.

 

[YouLikeThat]

Replace it. It's 18 years old. Come on man it's not a woman.

 

[turbo buicks]

try putting a full tank in and see if it leaks. make sure you are not imagining things. if its leaking try holding a candle under the leak to melt the tank so it seals or weld it. trust me it works but only with a full tank.