95 YJ - Need Gas Tank

Jun 04, 2007 1 Replies

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lost-n-confused 19 years ago

I have fuel leaking on the side of my gas tank. Closer inspection leads me to believe the tank has been repaired in the past (I'm not the original owner).

I have found several websites that have plastic & steel tanks for Jeeps up thru and incl. 1990 but nothing for my 1995 YJ.

1) Was the OEM tank a poor design, and why plastic?

2) Where can I find a replacement tank? I really don't want to take a chance with a used tank, whether its from a salvage yard or ebay.

3) Are there other parts I should consider replacing when I drop the old tank, sort of "for good measure"?

Thanks!

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Earle Horton 19 years ago

I suspect collision damage or bottoming-out on something. This tank is polyethylene, a plastic. Most all tanks are made out of poly now to prevent rust inside the tank and because it is actually fairly durable. Try a Jeep dealer for price on a new tank. Afaik, Jeep and their supplier are the only sources for this tank new. With time, the aftermarket suppliers will begin to have them. Have you tried

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? That would be the first place I would look.

I believe that poly can be welded, with the right temperature and equipment. The best repair for plastic is solvent glue, but I don't know whether that exists for poly or not. I have made small repairs with silicon, but you have to get the article to be repaired completely clean, and let the silicon thoroughly cure before you expose it to fuel.

I believe that the fuel filter is inside the tank, but I don't know whether you can replace it separately from the fuel pump assembly.

Good luck,

Earle

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