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Jan 16, 2005 | 06:37 PM

matt3763

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Leaky Gas Tank

Got a leaky gas tank on a 95 F150, wondering if anyone has ever replaced one themselves and how hard it was and how long it took them.

Jan 16, 2005 | 07:33 PM

frederic

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I've dropped tanks before, not to replace the tank itself, but the broken float/pumps inside. If you're taking your time, its a 2 hour job. Its not a hard job either, just unpleasant. Dirt and junk falls into your face, and if the tank has any gas in it its extra heavy, as gas weighs about 5lbs a gallon more or less.

All you're doing is undoing the straps, gently lowering the tank, then forcibly rotating off the collar at the top where the fuel lines and wiring goes in, to put on the new tank.

Jan 16, 2005 | 08:03 PM

matt3763

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Thanks for the Help

Jan 16, 2005 | 09:34 PM

Trueburton

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how big is the leak? is it right by the mounting straps? you could patch it.

Jan 17, 2005 | 04:47 PM

olderguy

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I had a leak under a strap. Easy to patch. J B weld works good.

Jan 17, 2005 | 07:17 PM

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rockauto.com has extremely cheap fuel parts. they deliver quickly and havent messed up any orders yet. my tank was only 75 bucks brand new. i was very pleased with the fit and hope u consider it.