Time for a new fuel tank?

[87Skier]

I've got a fuel tank that has been sitting with gas in it for some time and has a lot of gunk built up to the line where gas was sitting. It doesn't "appear" to be leaking but after cleaning who knows.

Should I even attempt to clean it or just plan on getting a new tank?

Here's a picture of the inside of the tank.

Thanks, Travis.

[briank]

You could try ,hard to clean really good because of the baffle. Try a radiator shop to do it then seal it with a tank kit.

[Jdubs71]

You can get a new tank with mounting hardware and sending unit for around $200.

[rwhite692]

The poly tanks are available also for about $200 with a new pickup/sending unit.

[87Skier]

Yep, I saw that several places sell the kit for around $200 not including shipping. I asked a radiator shop about it and he recommended going with a new one.

Next question...

Poly or steel? I've heard several opinions about which is better.

[notsolo]

Save the goose neck off your old tank, might come in handy. New 1's don't come with it.

[87Skier]

Thanks for the reminder. I've seen that most of the new tanks come with a shorter generic neck.