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Offline JnT

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Fuel Tank Options
« on: January 03, 2006, 02:03:20 PM »
Just bought a 1995 Samurai with a bad fuel pump. The truck is rusty and I have been breaking bolts a lot. I broke one fuel tank mounting bolt and 4 of the bolts that hold the fuel pump housing to the tank. When I top off the tank it leaks pretty bad.
I plan on trying to seal the housing with epoxy but later on would like to  get an aftermarket tank.
What are some sources?
The tank skid plate is rusted out completely also. Who makes an aftermarket skid plate?

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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2006, 02:08:42 PM »
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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2006, 03:28:53 PM »
your better off just replacing the tank with a stock one,I would be worried about the frame also if it was me! where are you at that has this much rust to rust a 95 out?
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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2006, 03:38:01 PM »
Truck is in the Atlanta, GA area but was originally a northern truck.
The frame seems to be in pretty good shape but the rocker panels are rusted through. Fenders have paint bubbled up from rust but are solid enough for repair.
I think the rocker panel trim held a lot of salt and water to speed up the corrosion process. After kicking one and having it fall off I removed the other and have since cleaned and primed it. Will probably lay up some fiberglass over it when the weather warms.
Thanks for the replys.
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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2006, 03:39:18 PM »
Stock tank?
What is the best source for a stock tank?
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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2006, 03:40:32 PM »
Quote from: JnT on January 03, 2006, 03:38:01 PM
Truck is in the Atlanta, GA area but was originally a northern truck.
The frame seems to be in pretty good shape but the rocker panels are rusted through. Fenders have paint bubbled up from rust but are solid enough for repair.
I think the rocker panel trim held a lot of salt and water to speed up the corrosion process. After kicking one and having it fall off I removed the other and have since cleaned and primed it. Will probably lay up some fiberglass over it when the weather warms.
Thanks for the replys.

With rust that bad you're better off cutting it off and putting new metal in it's place unless you're willing to deal with the rust returning after a while.
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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2006, 05:02:48 PM »
I'm not sure on the shipping rules for gas tanks, but I would call trail tough and ask them,I think 1991 and new are about the same. 1-877-suzukis
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Re: Fuel Tank Options
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2006, 05:37:13 PM »
I believe that Petro sells a 15 gallon plastic replacement thatcomes with its own skidplate.
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