wanted: gas tank

[Dragan C]

Does anyone have or know of a new or good used gas tank? In my search I've noticed that (UK only?) there was a plastic tank listed: does anyone know the story behind that?

PS my GTX got a lot of love at the Oblivion car show in London, ON last week - seems there's still a lot of good memories associated with our little terrors!

Dragan.

[Joel Sass]

Sadly, I do not. I'm sure someone has one around though. What happened to yours?

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[Other]

It’s dirty (rust and other “floaters”). I’ve cleaned & flushed the tank, replaced fuel & transfer pumps, filter, and injectors but I’m still getting crud in the filter. On a positive note the hesitation is 90% gone after going through the fuel system. I can go the “tank renu” route but I thought I’d see if there’s a good replacement tank out there. 

Dragan. 

On Aug 16, 2022, at 16:59, Joel Sass <sass...@gmail.com> wrote:



[Other]

Agree on all fronts, Joel. The Japanese ones are a risky and terribly expensive to ship option, a fuel cell is the ugly-duckling solution on a stock-appearing car, and online inventory is misleading: there are currently 0 in NA. I went the rehab route about 20yrs ago but the lining flaked after a while; the local rehab specialist assures me that chemistry has improved since then. Fingers crossed because that’s my direction now. 

Appreciate the feedback, Joel. 

Dragan. 

On Aug 16, 2022, at 19:41, Joel Sass <sass...@gmail.com> wrote:



also, it appears you can still purchase them from the factory?

https://www.jimellismazdaparts.com/products/Mazda/323/FUEL-TANK/1831663/BN0342110C.html

On Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 7:39 PM Joel Sass <sass...@gmail.com> wrote:

oh! One more thing: you may be able to get one shipped from Japan. A little more pricey, but it will definitely be in better shape.

On Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 7:37 PM Joel Sass <sass...@gmail.com> wrote:

Oh, there's always the fuel cell route if you can't find a better solution for a stock tank. Probably not the best option though.

On Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 7:36 PM Joel Sass <sass...@gmail.com> wrote:

Not to be dour, but these tanks are quite unique. It may be best to consider tank rehab as a legitimate option, because you'll need a junked AWD car to find a good one. Further, no telling if it will be just as busted up.

[Joel Sass]

If you told me I could purchase something, and it would last 20 years, that's incredible. I don't even expect that out of my refrigerator.

[Bob Campbell]

My rally car that came from Wales has a plastic tank. Should fit right in. 

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[s n]

Dragan, this may be too late, however, the guys that bought Jim Kloosterman's collection of parts are apparently now in Ohio.  I do know for a fact that there are 3 gas tanks in that lot of parts.  With that said, I have no clue how to contact the new owners.  But at least the stuff found a home.  Also, I am not of fakebook, and I used to be able to read the group there.  It appears blocked now and can''t even view any longer.  Sadly.

[Gavin Bowen]

I've got 3 tanks located in Ohio as nowicksl said. I am the new owner of Jim's collection and have a couple GTXs of my own. If anyone needs anything, just email me. Dragan, if you still need a tank let me know.

[Other]

Thanks, gents! I am still looking; I’ll contact you directly, Gavin. 

Dragan. 

On Sep 1, 2022, at 06:54, Gavin Bowen <gavs...@gmail.com> wrote:



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