Gas tank skid plate (2005, 6.8 V10)
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Mountain Pass
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Gas tank skid plate (2005, 6.8 V10)
Is the skid plate (or whatever it's called) that holds up the gas tank in the 6.8 for my 2005 still made new by anyone?
Are the bolts made anywhere and are they anything special or can I get those most places?
It's all rusted like no one's business up there.
Are the bolts made anywhere and are they anything special or can I get those most places?
It's all rusted like no one's business up there.
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Best bet is a junk yard
Not aware of any aftermarket new parts and Ford does not make a lot of new parts for the Excursion. Your best bet is a junk yard. I chose to get a used 44 gal. tank which came with a skid plate a couple years ago. Was a good deal. Had the tank cleaned, replaced fuel pump and rubber hoses. My original skid plate was in good shape so I used that one.
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Thank you.
I’ve got two follow-up questions:
I’ve got two follow-up questions:
- Is it difficult to separate the tank from the skid plate? I’ve got a guy who is excellent at rust removal who I might want to unleash on these parts and the surrounding area.
- While I’m replacing the fuel pump itself should I (“may as well” as they say) replace the whole sending unit and that sock-filter thing also? (Whole assembly).
Not aware of any aftermarket new parts and Ford does not make a lot of new parts for the Excursion. Your best bet is a junk yard. I chose to get a used 44 gal. tank which came with a skid plate a couple years ago. Was a good deal. Had the tank cleaned, replaced fuel pump and rubber hoses. My original skid plate was in good shape so I used that one.
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I did this replacement a few months ago with a floor jack at my home. No, the straps that hold the skid and tank together can be cut without too much difficulty. I used a pair of tin snips. The tank and skid can remount without replacing the straps. My old plastic tank was fine, but the skid was rusted out beyond repair. My replacement skid came with the tank. I opted to separate the 'new' tank and skid, repainted interior and exterior of the skid, and fluid filmed everything before putting it back up.
My other excursion, V10, had the in tank fuel pump go out at 260,000 miles. I'd probably go ahead and replace now instead of having to drop the tank at a future date again.
My other excursion, V10, had the in tank fuel pump go out at 260,000 miles. I'd probably go ahead and replace now instead of having to drop the tank at a future date again.
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