Should I Replace My Gas Tanks

[Cameron76]

I am putting a new create 350 in my truck along with new headers and exhaust. The original gas tanks are on the truck and just wondering if I should replace them as well? Any rule of thumb here relating to performance of the engine running clean or nothing to be concerned about with 32 year old gas tanks.

[werewolfx13]

Personally, I'd replace em with some polyethylene tanks. They're lighter and wont rust.

[Captkaos]

I wouldn't unless there is good reason to.  If they hold gas they should be fine.  If they have been sitting around empty and gathering condensation and rusting, then I would probably replace them.

[VileZambonie]

If you clean them out use Fantastic or something similar to also get rid of mildew

[jonkmbll89]

I wouldn't unless there is good reason to.  If they hold gas they should be fine.  If they have been sitting around empty and gathering condensation and rusting, then I would probably replace them.

I would have to agree with Captkaos.

[Cameron76]

They have been sitting since the body work has been going on which has been about 8 months. So maybe i should just clean out the tanks of the old gas and they should be fine right?

[Redneckchevy]

Yea i agree if they clean up nice then save your money for nicer things

[Captkaos]

8 months isn't long.  were they closed up and inside out of the weather, if so, clean them out and let it go...