Finally replacing the leaky fuel tank in my 2dr Tahoe with a new unit... at least one of my vehicles uses inexpensive parts! New tank, new filler neck, reusing the sending unit and vents which were brand new at the last repair 2 years ago.
Any recommendations on "things to do" to make it last longer than the rest of the truck probably will?
You forgot straps.
i bought a new tank for my 88 silverado back in 1999. it is now in my 90 and has seen every winter since, and it's just starting to show more than surface rust. so you probably do not need to do anything, but painting the outside would help.
I've scuffed and primed/ painted several new replacement tanks w/ Rustoleum rusty metal primer (spray gun) w/ top coat of Rusto black semi-gloss enamel, looks proper and I think better protected than coated stock tank. Pretty cheap.
I've sealed the sending unit lock ring that sits in the recess w/ RTV before to prevent E36 M3 and moisture from accumulating there. RTV may trap moisture so I been told so last one I used autobody seam sealer, both should be easy to dig out if need be.
Straps! Thanks for the reminder, for 30 bucks no reason not to use new...
Simple primer/paintjob works for me!
Kenny_McCormic wrote: You forgot straps.
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