New gas tank for 1995 Ranger

[fummins]

Hey Guys,
Having a tough time locating a replacement gas tank for my sons 1995 Ranger....
2wd, Single Cab with 17 gallon tank.
Any ideas on where to find one?
Thanks!

 

[Josh B]

A wrecking yard?

 

[fummins]

A wrecking yard?

A wrecking yard?

Called em all around here, nada. I found two at wrecking yards but they drill 4 or 5 holes in the tanks to discourage using them.
Apparently no one is manufacturing new ones according to LMC and the others ive talked to.

 

[Josh B]

They're required to drain all fluids but I think that's more of an environmental issue. I'd ask if they'd watch for one that you could use

They can easy pull the plugs to drop most oils but gas tanks I guess they just poke holes in the low spots

 

[fummins]

They're required to drain all fluids but I think that's more of an environmental issue. I'd ask if they'd watch for one that you could use

Yeah, i did that, was told it could be months before they see one.
Problem is the existing tank is leaking pretty good, so a huge safety concern.
Hoping someone here has a line on someone manufacturing new ones.

 

[kunar]

I don't know of anybody making new plastic tanks since they don't fail very often compared to the steel ones. You can try car-part.com for a uesd one though, there's several available in my area starting at about $50.

 

[fummins]

I don't know of anybody making new plastic tanks since they don't fail very often compared to the steel ones. You can try car-part.com for a uesd one though, there's several available in my area starting at about $50.

Thanks I will check them out.

 

[bobbywalter]

bronco 2 tanks were still available last i looked around for one.

or a uni from speedway motors.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

We had a rodent chew the corner of our plastic lawn mower gas tank here at work, there is an epoxy made for patching fuel tanks and it has been working great all summer... might get you by until you sneak up on a new to you tank.

 

[black_demon69]

where is it leaking? might be possible to plastic weld it (there is no glue that will stick to it very long)

i was able to plastic weld my tank around the filler neck inlet

 

[Josh B]

Epoxy's have come a long ways. My first introduction was in construction in the 90's, we'd use them on anchor bolts in concrete, high stress/ high tension places, on high rise structures, directed by our superintendants who had been through their introductory training courses for proper use.
Even my 93 Ford Cd manual states in radiator repair that "the only aluminum radiator repairs we endorse are" and states an epoxy, even gives the manufacturer name, address and phone number, then goes on to describe every detail of the process. When I had to repair my radiator it's what i used, and it hasn't leaked in that spot to this day. (although my overflow hose still does) Very glad I'd retrieved it from the welding shop I'd first taken it to, to be welded, and done it myself, using a simple alternative from a local parts store (or maybe it was Wmart, can't recall for sure.
Simply read the labels

 

[fummins]

Thanks Guys,
We did end up using an epoxy made for tank repair, dry as a bone for now....
The hole was located where the strap contacted the tank, made a cushion for the strap./tank contact area as well.