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Offline mcintyrederek

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1986 C10 gas tank leak
« 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.
1986 C-10 Silverado 350 CI 260 HP, Edelbrock 1405, TH400, 2.73's - rescued from the junkyard - Farm Truck, daily driver!

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Re: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
« Reply #1 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.
1986 C-10 Silverado 350 CI 260 HP, Edelbrock 1405, TH400, 2.73's - rescued from the junkyard - Farm Truck, daily driver!

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Re: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2014, 06:36:08 pm »
Any parts store should be able to get you a new tank.
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Re: 1986 C10 gas tank leak
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2014, 09:38:06 pm »
If you can't find one locally, I can sell you one...