Gas Tank replacement..
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Gas Tank replacement..
I have a small leak in my gas tank on my 68'.. I can get a repro gas tank for $150.... I have 2 questions:
1) Is there any place that sells gas tanks for less
2) How much work to replace the fuel tank (without spare tire carrier)..
1) Is there any place that sells gas tanks for less
2) How much work to replace the fuel tank (without spare tire carrier)..
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (GrandSportC3)
Two steps:
1:) Apply small amount of gasket adhesive to sheet metal screw
2:) Screw into hole in tank until tight
Failing that, the repro tank at that price is OK with what I know of pricing.
1:) Apply small amount of gasket adhesive to sheet metal screw
2:) Screw into hole in tank until tight
Failing that, the repro tank at that price is OK with what I know of pricing.
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (SanDiegoPaul)
Two steps:
1:) Apply small amount of gasket adhesive to sheet metal screw
2:) Screw into hole in tank until tight
Failing that, the repro tank at that price is OK with what I know of pricing.
1:) Apply small amount of gasket adhesive to sheet metal screw
2:) Screw into hole in tank until tight
Failing that, the repro tank at that price is OK with what I know of pricing.
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (GrandSportC3)
$150 is about as good as you'll do.
Since you've got sidepipes and the spare tub is out, you've got a pretty easy job ahead of you.
Drain the tank
Remove the wiring and hoses from the sending unit.
Loosen the two bolts that hold the ends of the tank straps to the removable crossmember. Unhook the straps on the rear crossmember and pull them out.
Remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the removale crossmember in place.
Push the tank rearward, then pull it down and out. You may find that it helps to remove the filler neck and rubber boot to get a little more clearance.
Installation is the reverse of removal :D
Since you've got sidepipes and the spare tub is out, you've got a pretty easy job ahead of you.
Drain the tank
Remove the wiring and hoses from the sending unit.
Loosen the two bolts that hold the ends of the tank straps to the removable crossmember. Unhook the straps on the rear crossmember and pull them out.
Remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the removale crossmember in place.
Push the tank rearward, then pull it down and out. You may find that it helps to remove the filler neck and rubber boot to get a little more clearance.
Installation is the reverse of removal :D
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (sb69coupe)
$150 is about as good as you'll do.
Since you've got sidepipes and the spare tub is out, you've got a pretty easy job ahead of you.
Drain the tank
Remove the wiring and hoses from the sending unit.
Loosen the two bolts that hold the ends of the tank straps to the removable crossmember. Unhook the straps on the rear crossmember and pull them out.
Remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the removale crossmember in place.
Push the tank rearward, then pull it down and out. You may find that it helps to remove the filler neck and rubber boot to get a little more clearance.
Installation is the reverse of removal :D
Since you've got sidepipes and the spare tub is out, you've got a pretty easy job ahead of you.
Drain the tank
Remove the wiring and hoses from the sending unit.
Loosen the two bolts that hold the ends of the tank straps to the removable crossmember. Unhook the straps on the rear crossmember and pull them out.
Remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the removale crossmember in place.
Push the tank rearward, then pull it down and out. You may find that it helps to remove the filler neck and rubber boot to get a little more clearance.
Installation is the reverse of removal :D
Melting Slicks
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (GrandSportC3)
Sounds easy... I hope that I won't run into any problems...
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (sb69coupe)
Sounds easy... I hope that I won't run into any problems...
Now what did you go and say THAT for?! You're cursed for sure now that you made that statement :D
Now what did you go and say THAT for?! You're cursed for sure now that you made that statement :D
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (72GACRZR)
Just remember to drain the tank and don't use a cig lighter to see if it's empty,
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (GrandSportC3)
Be careful with a vacuum, too. I once cleaned around a sender unit opening
and the vacuum blew it's cover off !! Scared the crap outta me. The vacuum
still worked, but I stopped using it. DUH.
Your gonna do it yourself in a condo parking lot ? :nonod: Very messy (potentially).
Good luck. I have mine out (the 70), if you need any pics. :seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 12:55 AM 4/22/2003]
and the vacuum blew it's cover off !! Scared the crap outta me. The vacuum
still worked, but I stopped using it. DUH.
Your gonna do it yourself in a condo parking lot ? :nonod: Very messy (potentially).
Good luck. I have mine out (the 70), if you need any pics. :seeya
[Modified by NHvette, 12:55 AM 4/22/2003]
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (GrandSportC3)
Pay attention at the matting area, where the filler neck, the gasket and the gas tank sandwich together. After the car wash, water will sip into the tank and rust inside out! I would apply RTV on that area!
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (sb69coupe)
$150 is about as good as you'll do.
Since you've got sidepipes and the spare tub is out, you've got a pretty easy job ahead of you.
Drain the tank
Remove the wiring and hoses from the sending unit.
Loosen the two bolts that hold the ends of the tank straps to the removable crossmember. Unhook the straps on the rear crossmember and pull them out.
Remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the removale crossmember in place.
Push the tank rearward, then pull it down and out. You may find that it helps to remove the filler neck and rubber boot to get a little more clearance.
Installation is the reverse of removal :D
Since you've got sidepipes and the spare tub is out, you've got a pretty easy job ahead of you.
Drain the tank
Remove the wiring and hoses from the sending unit.
Loosen the two bolts that hold the ends of the tank straps to the removable crossmember. Unhook the straps on the rear crossmember and pull them out.
Remove the 4 bolts (2 per side) that hold the removale crossmember in place.
Push the tank rearward, then pull it down and out. You may find that it helps to remove the filler neck and rubber boot to get a little more clearance.
Installation is the reverse of removal :D
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (GrandSportC3)
Not a bad job at all. Like stated above...be sure the tank is empty. there is always a "little" gas left so be carefull. I recommend replacing the tank cushion material that goes between the tank and crossmember. That stuff rots or falls out and can cause holes by the banging of tank to support. That's how I got my hole!!!! While your in there....how about new rubber fuel lines....sending unit...paint the support...new straps...stainless bolts???? Heck, I didn't want to do that again so I replaced everything along with the tank!!!!
Good Luck
Eddie
[Modified by Silvr77, 8:00 AM 4/22/2003]
Good Luck
Eddie
[Modified by Silvr77, 8:00 AM 4/22/2003]
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (NHvette)
Be careful with a vacuum, too. I once cleaned around a sender unit opening
and the vacuum blew it's cover off !! Scared the crap outta me. The vacuum
still worked, but I stopped using it. DUH.
Your gonna do it yourself in a condo parking lot ? :nonod: Very messy (potentially).
Good luck. I have mine out (the 70), if you need any pics. :seeya
and the vacuum blew it's cover off !! Scared the crap outta me. The vacuum
still worked, but I stopped using it. DUH.
Your gonna do it yourself in a condo parking lot ? :nonod: Very messy (potentially).
Good luck. I have mine out (the 70), if you need any pics. :seeya
It's not a good job to do in a condo garage indeed...
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (Schmucker)
Why not just go to a fuel cell? You use the '68 mostly for drag racing anyway, right?
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (Ki m Le)
Pay attention at the matting area, where the filler neck, the gasket and the gas tank sandwich together. After the car wash, water will sip into the tank and rust inside out! I would apply RTV on that area!
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Re: Gas Tank replacement.. (vettfixr)
:iagree: but the first thing you should do is disconnect the battery. You wouldn't want to throw a spark while you're disconnecting the wires.