Fuel Tank Leak

[friedk]

Not sure what catergory to put this under....


I recently purchased a 97 Outback Wagon, 5spd, 2.2L. I began noticing that I had a feul leak when the tank was filled over 3/4. I checked the fuel filler and it was solid. When I went for a state inspection the mechanic used a camera to scope out the problem and told me that the tank was rusted out on the tank neck where the rubber filler hose connects to the tank.

I know that replacing this is alot of work and quite expensive to drop the rear differential etc. any suggestions on replacing or patching this?

[green97gt]

i know there is a method on the old classic car world where they take your tank off, and inject plastic under pressure and swirl it around, etc. my mom had it done on the triumph TR7.

those old ones the tank is JUST a tank, no pump, etc.

so it might be more cost effective to find a new tank...its only a few hours to swap them, hardest part is figuring out how to get the car high enough.

[friedk]

I havent looked at the price of a tank yet but assume that taking the tank out will be expensive because the rear differential, muffler and misc little pieces have to be dropped. Any suggestions for fixing the tank while it remains in place?