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December 19, 2009, 04:06:42 pm

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I think I need a fuel tank......
« on: December 19, 2009, 04:06:42 pm »
Hi, new to the forum.

I have a 91 ecodiesel I have owned for about 2 years.

My fuel tank has a crack and has pinched the bladder inside the tank, I don't know if I need a new tank or not, but it looks like that might be the case.

I have searched the web for a new tank but I cant find one for this year model, or any year model after the mrk 1s

Reply #1December 19, 2009, 05:37:34 pm

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2009, 05:37:34 pm »
What makes you think you pinched the bladder? Do these tanks even have bladders?
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Reply #2December 19, 2009, 06:21:27 pm

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2009, 06:21:27 pm »
I can feel the crack in the tank, and feel the liner.

every time I fill the tank with fuel it starts to leak.

Thanks for the reply. Tim B.

Reply #3December 19, 2009, 08:44:34 pm

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2009, 08:44:34 pm »
Tanks are pretty easy to swap out. I didn't think these were two-ply either.
Anyway, a used one from a salvage yard ought to suffice. Gasser tanks work.
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Reply #4December 19, 2009, 11:30:54 pm

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2009, 11:30:54 pm »
I recommend you avoid this type of activity in the future.  ;D

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Reply #5December 20, 2009, 06:02:46 am

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2009, 06:02:46 am »
I don't know if it will help any but under the seat (golf) or in the trunk (jetta) there is an access hole in the tank. You can peer inside with a flashlight and see what's up. I'd try and almost run out of fuel before doing this though so you can see better.
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Reply #6December 20, 2009, 07:17:32 am

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2009, 07:17:32 am »
Thanks for the help guys.

I guess i'll just have to keep my jetta on the ground and out of the airborn rally cross circuit, when I get this tank fixed lol.

Reply #7December 20, 2009, 07:40:16 am

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Re: I think I need a fuel tank......
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2009, 07:40:16 am »
those tanks come out super easy. and it should be easy to find one at a scrap yard, although i don't know how many are available where you are. Even if you had to ship one across the country , it shouldn't cost too much as they weight about 5 lbs.
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