Leaky Tank
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Leaky Tank
I have a 91 Bronco with a leaky gas tank.
From what I'm told by my neighbor (who I bought it from) the tank has been replaced recently.
From what I can tell from catalogs and my haynes repair manual, it looks like the tank sits on the skidplate? There are only straps over the top of the tank.
Does this design make it more prone to developing leaks when dirt, salt, etc. gets in there? Is there something that can be done to prevent it from developing another leak in another couple of years? I don't want to have to buy another $180 tank again if I don't have to.
I am pretty sure that the leak is at the very bottom, since it will drain to almost nothing if left long enough, and I can't see any stains on the sides - although I can't see the front and back of the tank until I get the skid plate off.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
- Tim
From what I'm told by my neighbor (who I bought it from) the tank has been replaced recently.
From what I can tell from catalogs and my haynes repair manual, it looks like the tank sits on the skidplate? There are only straps over the top of the tank.
Does this design make it more prone to developing leaks when dirt, salt, etc. gets in there? Is there something that can be done to prevent it from developing another leak in another couple of years? I don't want to have to buy another $180 tank again if I don't have to.
I am pretty sure that the leak is at the very bottom, since it will drain to almost nothing if left long enough, and I can't see any stains on the sides - although I can't see the front and back of the tank until I get the skid plate off.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
- Tim
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There is no way a fuel tank should cost that much....I replaced the tank in my 90 Bronco and it was less than $100. I went with the steel tank as opposed to the plastic one though. The plastic ones are a bit more.......but no more than $120
IIRC there was a thread here that talked about what tank would be better for what type of environment......plastic vs. steel.........
BTW: The leak on my 90 was on the very bottom......and yes they are a bit prone to this.
IIRC there was a thread here that talked about what tank would be better for what type of environment......plastic vs. steel.........
BTW: The leak on my 90 was on the very bottom......and yes they are a bit prone to this.
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Originally Posted by Streetgang
There is no way a fuel tank should cost that much....I replaced the tank in my 90 Bronco and it was less than $100. I went with the steel tank as opposed to the plastic one though. The plastic ones are a bit more.......but no more than $120
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I bought a plastic tank, having had one tank replaced already. I was tired of the rust and the thought that in a few years I may have to do it again.
The tank placement and design make it rust prone since it sits directly on the skid plate where it traps mud and moisture.
Go plastic!
The tank placement and design make it rust prone since it sits directly on the skid plate where it traps mud and moisture.
Go plastic!
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