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Old 07-23-2008, 06:46 PM
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Gas tank leaking

I just noticed a very small gas leak coming from the gas tank. Is there a way to fix this without replacing the tank? And if not how much would it cost to replace the whole thing? thanks in advance.
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Re: Gas tank leaking

There are ways to fix the tank but I wouldn't do them. You are going to have to drop the tank anyway to fix it so I would just get a new tank. Is the leak coming from the strap that goes around the tank? I would go to your junk yard and find a tank. If that doesn't work then buy a 10 gal fuel cell for about 150.00.
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Re: Gas tank leaking

Originally Posted by 85blownLt1
There are ways to fix the tank but I wouldn't do them. You are going to have to drop the tank anyway to fix it so I would just get a new tank. Is the leak coming from the strap that goes around the tank? I would go to your junk yard and find a tank. If that doesn't work then buy a 10 gal fuel cell for about 150.00.
yup right around the strap.

I guess i'll just go with a new one. Im not to handy so im gonna have to get it done you got an idea how much labor might cost me?
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Re: Gas tank leaking

that was recalled 15 years ago. GM has to fix it.
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