Corroding gas tank (1 Viewer)

[awp02002]

Hey guys, back in August 2023 I wrote in I was throwing code P0456 (small leak in evap system) on my 2007. The code had now gotten more frequent. Gas cap has been replaced, smoke test shows no leaks, vapor canister was replaced, mass airflow sensor replaced and O2 sensors are in good shape. I started throwing a few more codes and turns out I have a corroding gas tank. Shop is quoting me about $4K in parts and $1300-1500 in labor. Does this seem about right? Thoughts on what I should do? Fix and keep, Fix and sell, Sell w/o fixing? Ive been hunting for a 200 series 13-15 or 17-19 to upgrade to either way. $5K goes a long way towards a newer ride. Its been in NJ is whole life so there is rust and Im torn. Any thoughts?

 

[sunfic]

this is something very doable by yourself. buy a used gas tank and enjoy.

 

[awp02002]

this is something very doable by yourself. buy a used gas tank and enjoy.

Thanks @sunfic. I am handy but just do not have the time. 2nd kid just arrived...

 

[sunfic]

Thanks @sunfic. I am handy but just do not have the time. 2nd kid just arrived...

thoroughly check your frame, if they are rusted as well I would sell it as is. otherwise I would keep it until I have time.

 

[GTV]

I wouldn’t throw $5k at a rust bucket.

 

[brophyse04]

@awp02002 what did you end up doing?

I had the same issues and can't stop throwing money at my rust bucket. I decided to replace the tank but upgrade to the Long Range America 40 gallon tank. The 40 gal tank was just over a thousand dollars more than the OEM one so it made the upgrade much more palatable. All of the other OEM parts are used in both situations. I'm really happy with it because it provides a lot more flexibility with when to refuel.

I'm still trying to get rid of all the EVAP related codes which always seem to come back after a while (speaking generally with the LC not because of the gas tank). I've been addressing the EVAP codes one at a time over the past couple years. The last piece is the canister which I have in the garage but just need to find the time to install. I leveraged a shop for the tank install because I too have a little one now and there is no such thing as spare time anymore...

 

[excessive]

nice work. I love that the LRA tank is an option, someday i'd like to do this upgrade for more range.

 

[awp02002]

@awp02002 what did you end up doing?

I had the same issues and can't stop throwing money at my rust bucket. I decided to replace the tank but upgrade to the Long Range America 40 gallon tank. The 40 gal tank was just over a thousand dollars more than the OEM one so it made the upgrade much more palatable. All of the other OEM parts are used in both situations. I'm really happy with it because it provides a lot more flexibility with when to refuel.

I'm still trying to get rid of all the EVAP related codes which always seem to come back after a while (speaking generally with the LC not because of the gas tank). I've been addressing the EVAP codes one at a time over the past couple years. The last piece is the canister which I have in the garage but just need to find the time to install. I leveraged a shop for the tank install because I too have a little one now and there is no such thing as spare time anymore...

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@brophyse04 I ended up finding a 13' and sold my 07' reluctantly. New owner fluid filmed the underside, got it all sorted and my regret continued.

 

[MongooseGA]

If anyone is in a similar boat with a rusted out fuel tank, I'll happily donate my old tank for free- just pay the shipping or coordinate pick up. It got whacked on a big rock during a water crossing, which resulted in some concavity. Range is about 200 miles, but it's not rusted!

 

[whitec13]

If anyone is in a similar boat with a rusted out fuel tank, I'll happily donate my old tank for free- just pay the shipping or coordinate pick up. It got whacked on a big rock during a water crossing, which resulted in some concavity. Range is about 200 miles, but it's not rusted!

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