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Title: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
Post by: mcintyrederek on April 01, 2014, 01:04:01 pm

Hi,
I have an 86 C10 Silverado with driver and passenger side fuel tanks.  I noticed this morning the right side (passenger) tank had leaked several ounces and was a steady drip.  It just happened overnight.  It has a black hard plastic material under the tank (shield) and I can't tell where it's coming from but it has the top side of the shield pretty much soaked.

Before I start digging into this, is there any specific typical place where these tanks begin leaking?  Should I be looking on Ebay or elsewhere for a new tank or can they typically be repaired?  Thanks.

Title: Re: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
Post by: mcintyrederek on April 01, 2014, 01:29:58 pm

Never mind.  After removing the plastic guard, the rest was pretty much self explanatory.  Anyone know where I can get another one?  Ebay or junkyard is my first guess.  See pic.

Title: Re: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
Post by: thirsty on April 01, 2014, 06:36:08 pm

Any parts store should be able to get you a new tank.

Title: Re: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
Post by: Captkaos on April 03, 2014, 09:38:06 pm

If you can't find one locally, I can sell you one...