Need a gas tank for a 98 LSC

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14.6@97MPH

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Need some help. My gas tank is rotting away. It's to the point where it smells like gas all around the car. I've done a little research so far, and apparently it is illegal to ship a gas tank. (at least a used one). I don't want to get a local one as it will already be rusty (I live in NJ). A new one, if I can find one, is way too much money.

I've found a couple on car-part.com, but they will not ship them.

Any suggestions?

Ken
 
take a ride and go pick one up. I know there are a couple good 98's in the junk yards around me. (Norther Virginia)

call Brandywine used auto parts I bet you anything they have one, and there located in MD.

never mind, advanced doesn't have them for second gens.
 
I'm having a NJ yard pull one for me for $90. I told them I don't want it if it is rusty. They'll check it out before they pull it, but he thinks its good. We'll see.

Gotta get a new gas tank strap and might as well do the fuel pump too :(

Ken
 
yes, if you pull the gas tank, you might as well do a fuel pump.

might also want to do U-joints while you have the gas tank out of the way. maybe put in a 93 drive shaft :p

i would get the gas tank coated to prevent it from rusting out again.
 
GMAN said:
I have gas tank from a 98 sitting in my back yard. Not rotten or rusty.
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Um I might b interested if price is right
Sum jack leg mashed mine in way before I owned her
I run outa gas just under the 1/4 mark.
Think It would work on a 97 ?
 
Are you sure that it's the tank itself, and not just the emissions hoses?

Damn rust bucket.
 
DLF said:
Are you sure that it's the tank itself, and not just the emissions hoses?

Damn rust bucket.
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The tank has a real bad rot spot and a stain around the rot spot. The gas smell seems to come right from the spot. I'll try and get a pic of it. :(

Of course they don't make the gas tank strap(s) for our cars anymore? Any ideas for this? I will ask the yard pulling the tank for me to keep and sell me the strap(s) too, but I really wanted new ones. :(

Also, where is the best/cheapest place to order a walbro fuel pump? I guess I'll just get the 190 pump??
 
14.6@97MPH said:
The tank has a real bad rot spot and a stain around the rot spot. The gas smell seems to come right from the spot. I'll try and get a pic of it. :(

Of course they don't make the gas tank strap(s) for our cars anymore? Any ideas for this? I will ask the yard pulling the tank for me to keep and sell me the strap(s) too, but I really wanted new ones. :(

Also, where is the best/cheapest place to order a walbro fuel pump? I guess I'll just get the 190 pump??
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http://www.fuelpumps.com/19971998-l...7lz9h307ac-f8pz9350ja-f8pz9a407jb-p-2251.html

Also, once you get another tank, I've used this paint in the past:

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-tank-tone-metallic-coating-aerosol-13-oz.html
 
DLF said:
http://www.fuelpumps.com/19971998-l...7lz9h307ac-f8pz9350ja-f8pz9a407jb-p-2251.html

Also, once you get another tank, I've used this paint in the past:

http://www.eastwood.com/ew-tank-tone-metallic-coating-aerosol-13-oz.html
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Thanks Doug!! I ordered the fuel pump and the tank spray just now. I'm picking up the tank (and hopefully some better tank straps) tomorrow. Are there any other parts I need? My current fuel pump is working, I'm just replacing it because the tank will be out and it is the original. My local mechanic is going to do this job, I may bring it to you if that doesn't work out. :) - Ken
 
slowmkviii said:
No they dont interchange
I know the fuel filler neck is different im not sure if that is the only thing though.
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They absolutely do, I've done it. :rolleyes:

The only difference is in the emissions hoses, the bare tank itself is exactly the same. ;)

The first pic is a '98 tank. The second is a '97 tank (after I swapped over the emission lines). The third pic is the '97 tank installed in a '98 LSC.

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HPIM3409.jpg
 
14.6@97MPH said:
Thanks Doug!! I ordered the fuel pump and the tank spray just now. I'm picking up the tank (and hopefully some better tank straps) tomorrow. Are there any other parts I need? My current fuel pump is working, I'm just replacing it because the tank will be out and it is the original. My local mechanic is going to do this job, I may bring it to you if that doesn't work out. :) - Ken
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You're welcome, just let me know.
 
Now I need gas tank straps :( The yard giving me the tank said his are no good, and I'm sure mine are no good. What are my options if these aren't available anymore??

Does any aftermarket have them?

Ken
 
14.6@97MPH said:
Now I need gas tank straps :( The yard giving me the tank said his are no good, and I'm sure mine are no good. What are my options if these aren't available anymore??

Does any aftermarket have them?

Ken
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PM racebronco2

He's a good guy and can get you some from a California car.
 
Dlf thanks For the info do you have pics of the 98 emissions
As i said the fuel filler neck is different and i wasnt sure if any thing else was.
I wasnt trying to be a know it all i just didn't think it was a direct swap
 
slowmkviii said:
Dlf thanks For the info do you have pics of the 98 emissions
As i said the fuel filler neck is different and i wasnt sure if any thing else was.
I wasnt trying to be a know it all i just didn't think it was a direct swap
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The pics above are the '98 lines. I don't have pics of the '97 lines.

I do know that the junction (circled in red) is different between the years and there is another hose on the '97 setup.

HPIM3405.jpg
 
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