Fuel tank replacement with a plastic one?
#1
Fuel tank replacement with a plastic one?
Hi,
I got a 96 Blazer 4dr, the tanks is leaking there a pinhole and it's seem pretty rusty and i need to change the tank. I know that some newer model are using plastic tank instead of the old metal one... Is it a direct fit? or they changed the shape and connector location?
Thanks
Phil
I got a 96 Blazer 4dr, the tanks is leaking there a pinhole and it's seem pretty rusty and i need to change the tank. I know that some newer model are using plastic tank instead of the old metal one... Is it a direct fit? or they changed the shape and connector location?
Thanks
Phil
#2
Off the top of my head, I would say you would end up changing fuel pump assemblies at the same time if you were to undertake such a conversion. Wiring, plumbing, etc will likely be different to do so. The fuel tank part numbers change between 97 and 98 with the available steel tanks. I believe 98 was the first year for the plastic tank (it is the first year that shows up stating "w/o plastic tank" for the 4-door tanks).
Things look like they are still located near the same spot, but again, without seeing them side by side...
Things look like they are still located near the same spot, but again, without seeing them side by side...
#3
Thanks for the info. I think I will go with an new aftermarket one... i dont have time to search and compare both tank. I just had time to fix it with the old trick of the soap bar lol. I need to change that today.
Thanks
PHil
Thanks
PHil
#4
I had the same problem with my '89. I found a plastic tank on eBay that was a direct fit, but I think its a bit taller, which would make sense as its a 20 gal tank as opposed to the stock 13 gallon. The stock straps didn't fit, so I bought longer bolts, problem solved. I installed a new pump because mine wasn't working properly. It all worked together fine.
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