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I screwed up my tank, literally...

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zql8tr

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So, this past weekend I decided it was a good idea to use some screws to secure my sub box in the trunk. Little did I know the gas tank was right there under the sheet metal... I put 3 holes in my 99 GTP plastic tank! Gas was leaking all over the place and I'm really lucky it didn't catch fire or explode!!!

So, my question is I have been trying to research changing the tank, but it seems that I should not have the plastic tank?!? I found a metal one at a local junk yard, but I think I want the plastic one again, no? Any advice guys?

Also, I'm guessing it is pretty straight forward on replacing the tank?
 


they are the same tank, don't matter which one you get.

and yeah, it's straight forward. you just need to spill lots of gas to do it.
 
I was thinking the same thing, but I was also told that there is no sealant that will last. It was better to just replace the tank. I found one for about $50 so I'm not worried about cost.
 
I bet it would be hard to find a sealant that wouldn't be slowly dissolved/eaten away by the gasoline and fumes, but I bet there's one out there. What about a type of RTV? It's not even the money part, they're just a bit annoying to change in my opinion.

And yeah, definitely make sure there isn't too much gas left in the tank if you do change it, siphon it out and put it in the new one once installed.
 


Skateboard grip tape and allthread bolted to the trunk somewhere works wonders. Skateboard grip tape alone keeps my enclosure pretty still.
 
they do sell gas tank epoxy. it does work but needs to be real clean and dry when you put it on, then it needs to cure before it can get wet by gas.
 
When it comes to fuel leaks, I don't take any chances. Ya know that guy Murphy...well he's got this law: "If anything can go wrong, it will." And it always seems to go wrong at the worst times.

Replace the tank.
 


Since the price is right.. I agree. I'd also reconsider the bolting method for the box while the tank is out. That way if you want bolts etc.. you could put them in from below and then slide the box on.. and bolt it down.

Ultra Copper RTV, Right Stuff RTV.. all approved for fuel etc.
 
It does matter which tank you get if it doesn't come with a fuel pump canister and everything. The way the canister secures itself on the top of the tank is different from the plastic tanks to the steel tanks.

You can also modify the canisters to go into either, but you still need both canister types to do that.
 
Thanks guys for the reply's. It actually turned out to just be a hole in the sending line, not the tank. Thank god! So, a simple hose change and I am back on the road. Oh, and I would have sworn I had the plastic tank, but it is the metal one...

What is the benefit of the plastic one?
 


zql8tr said:
Thanks guys for the reply's. It actually turned out to just be a hole in the sending line, not the tank. Thank god! So, a simple hose change and I am back on the road. Oh, and I would have sworn I had the plastic tank, but it is the metal one...

What is the benefit of the plastic one?
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There was a theory that in the event of a rear impact collision, a metal fuel tank, if punctured would leak more fuel than a plastic tank. The conclusion from testing was a metal tank puncture or tear would remain the same size or larger than the object which caused the puncture. A plastic tank would be punctured by an object but instead of tearing would form to the object and due to its flexible characteristics would partially close back up, reducing fuel leakage.

Amazing the stuff you pick up when ya don't doze off during training.:th_thumbsup-wink:
 
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