New Gas Tank for a 1976 2002

[ewill2002]

Anyone know where I can get a brand new gas tank for a 1976 2002? Mine has rust specks and debris that has clogged the fuel filter.

[Napes]

Probably NLA, but you might check with Blunt; Steve@BluntTech.com

and, if he comes up empty, check with Max; www.partsforbmws.com

Bob Napier

[DavidLMM]

If you're a CCA member, you may get a good discount at the dealer, plus not have to pay shipping.

http://www.penskeparts.com/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=47140&rnd=06222010 From a dealer - Under $500 brand new; likely less from some of the suppliers here, like Blunt.

Do you really need a new tank? Professional sealing runs around $3-400, and kits such as POR's are a lot cheaper for a do-it-yourselfer. Some rust in an old tank is to be expected - rust-through is another matter.

David

[Napes]

"Some rust in an old tank is to be expected."

Depends on where you live. Before we rescued by wife's current ' 76 it had sat in a junk yard for 5 yrs. after sitting in a guy's front yard, un-moved, for another 15 yrs. In the process of bringing it back to life I removed the gas tank, poured out the little bit of old gas that was in it, and expected to see a mess. What I found looked like a hospital operating room. It was immaculate and all shiny. Something to be said for nine months out of the year with the humidity running from 5 to 9%.

Bob Napier

[bluedevils]

I have a nice gas tank from a 76 if you are interested. No rust.

p.s.hey Bob, I got the belts today, thanks. You were right they are slow, I think they weren't wound completely at the factory.

[eastsidebimmer]

I have a nice gas tank from a 76 if you are interested. No rust.

Yes, the same tank I've inquired about several times--is it for sale again?

[josh72ooh2]

After this weekend, I'll have one for sale for a reasonable price. just looking to get rid of it. not out to make money. I'm in Los Angeles and would prefer not to ship it though.

[bluedevils]

I have a nice gas tank from a 76 if you are interested. No rust.

Yes, the same tank I've inquired about several times--is it for sale again?

$200+shipping in US

[jgerry2002]

Save the cash and just use the "renu" process on your tank.

http://www.gastankrenu.com/

It gets coated inside and out and they can also repair them.

I've done it to both tanks. No more rusty crud in the system, even if the car sits for months.

[vic74]

Save the cash and just use the "renu" process on your tank.

http://www.gastankrenu.com/

It gets coated inside and out and they can also repair them.

I've done it to both tanks. No more rusty crud in the system, even if the car sits for months.

Not to hijack this post, can you tell us what you paid for the Renu process?

the reason I'm asking is that I was very interested in their service until I got a quote of $350 (in SoCal area). Thanks.

[jgerry2002]

I had a couple of tanks renu'd at around $200-$250 I think... $350 sounds really steep. Try some of the other vendors, you just might have to spend on shipping....

[alp]

watch out with coatings. You cannot use any ethanol fuels as it eats the coatings.

[ewill2002]

Thanks for the advice guys. I will probably end up going to Penske Parts and order a new Gas Tank.

I hate patching up parts and buying used parts for a 34 yr. old car.

That's just my personal opinion.

Thanks again