Gas Tank Replacement???

Hoosier-Opel · 06-19-2005

Hey all, I have acquired my fathers 73 GT, he bought new ... it has 19K miles on it ... but in trying to get it run, my mechanic found the gas tank was leaking & full of sludge. Where can I find another or the specs to have one made, say out of Alumium? Any ideas?

spdkilz02 · 06-19-2005

try ebay for starters, or even Opels unlimited, and everyones favorite Opel GT Source.

adam

kwilford · 06-19-2005

Have a look around this Forum. A few members have had success with minor pitting by taking the tank out to a radiator shop and having them steam and chemical clean the inside, and then coating it internally with one of the commercial gas tank coatings (Eastwood, I believe, and maybe POR). Make sure that the inner filter sock is removed (don't replace it, just use a clear in-line filter in the gas line below the tank). Used tanks are also available, from either an Opel vendor (try David Ponder at http://www.opeljunkyard.com/) or from a member on the list (just ask, and I bet you will get five responses).

There really isn't a commercially available replacement tank. A few folks in the Racing community have installed after-market (or even custom built) fuel cells, but they are big $ and not really suited for the street

nobody · 06-19-2005

Um to ship a used gas tank is a federal offence. I know it's been done but just be aware of the legallities involved.

BillB · 06-19-2005

I have a 73 Tank, that doesn't leak, but need coated (sealed) in the Chicage Area. Interested in a drive to Chicago?

bq97 · 06-19-2005

I hate to disagree with nobody, that sounds weird doesn't it

, but you can ship a used fuel tank provided it is packaged, labeled, certified, and shipped in accordance with CFR 49. All sorts of hazardous material is shipped worldwide daily by various means, you just have to follow the rules. A fuel tank that has been cleaned and purged is just a big tin can. your local Post Office or UPS outlet may have a problem with it but a real freight company that routinely handles hazardous cargo shouldn't give you any grief.

hth
Brian

nobody · 06-19-2005

I was just warning of the legalities involved as it is classed as a hazard. Boiled down and completely clean you could claim it as a water tank and go from there. You mention an open flammable to a shipping company and they get a bit testy is all.

yellaopelgt · 06-19-2005

Would'nt the cheapest way to go really be just to have the original cleaned and coated??? Beats all the hassles of shipping another, and not knowing if a different one had the same problems?? That way you would end up with a basically brand new tank that would pop right back in.
At least thats my take on the whole thing.

spdkilz02 · 06-19-2005

Your right that prolly would be the best way to go. But when I wanted to have that done to mine they couldnt even get everything out of the tank, so I had to pay them plus get a new tank.

namba209 · 06-20-2005

Yes, Keith, RestoMotive aka POR-15 does have a fuel tank repair kit. Just go to www.por15.com and have a look around their site. HTH.

06-19-2005	#1 (permalink)
Hoosier-Opel Opeler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bedford, IN 47421 Posts: 1	Unanswered: Gas Tank Replacement??? Hey all, I have acquired my fathers 73 GT, he bought new ... it has 19K miles on it ... but in trying to get it run, my mechanic found the gas tank was leaking & full of sludge. Where can I find another or the specs to have one made, say out of Alumium? Any ideas?

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kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	Have a look around this Forum. A few members have had success with minor pitting by taking the tank out to a radiator shop and having them steam and chemical clean the inside, and then coating it internally with one of the commercial gas tank coatings (Eastwood, I believe, and maybe POR). Make sure that the inner filter sock is removed (don't replace it, just use a clear in-line filter in the gas line below the tank). Used tanks are also available, from either an Opel vendor (try David Ponder at http://www.opeljunkyard.com/) or from a member on the list (just ask, and I bet you will get five responses). There really isn't a commercially available replacement tank. A few folks in the Racing community have installed after-market (or even custom built) fuel cells, but they are big $ and not really suited for the street __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon Last edited by kwilford; 06-19-2005 at 04:19 PM.

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BillB Opeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison (Huntsville) Alabama Posts: 3	Available Tank I have a 73 Tank, that doesn't leak, but need coated (sealed) in the Chicage Area. Interested in a drive to Chicago?

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namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Yes, Keith, RestoMotive aka POR-15 does have a fuel tank repair kit. Just go to www.por15.com and have a look around their site. HTH. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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06-19-2005	#2 (permalink)
spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,734	try ebay for starters, or even Opels unlimited, and everyones favorite Opel GT Source. adam

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	Um to ship a used gas tank is a federal offence. I know it's been done but just be aware of the legallities involved.

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bq97 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 217	I hate to disagree with nobody, that sounds weird doesn't it , but you can ship a used fuel tank provided it is packaged, labeled, certified, and shipped in accordance with CFR 49. All sorts of hazardous material is shipped worldwide daily by various means, you just have to follow the rules. A fuel tank that has been cleaned and purged is just a big tin can. your local Post Office or UPS outlet may have a problem with it but a real freight company that routinely handles hazardous cargo shouldn't give you any grief. hth Brian

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nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	I was just warning of the legalities involved as it is classed as a hazard. Boiled down and completely clean you could claim it as a water tank and go from there. You mention an open flammable to a shipping company and they get a bit testy is all.

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yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IL. Posts: 1,042 Provided Answers: 1	Would'nt the cheapest way to go really be just to have the original cleaned and coated??? Beats all the hassles of shipping another, and not knowing if a different one had the same problems?? That way you would end up with a basically brand new tank that would pop right back in. At least thats my take on the whole thing.

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spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,734	Your right that prolly would be the best way to go. But when I wanted to have that done to mine they couldnt even get everything out of the tank, so I had to pay them plus get a new tank.

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