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arb_camden
07-26-2002, 06:16 PM
The gas tank in my 81 Cherokee sprung a leak last year. I pulled it out and found a hairline crack in the bottom front. I've repaired it a couple of times with some good old JB weld. It only works for a couple of months. I'm looking for some input on a good replacement tank. I figure the tank has probably gotten brittle, and will only be more trouble in the future. What do you guys recommend for a replacement? I’d even be interested in hearing about some good tank upgrade alternatives. I was surprised to see a plastic (maybe its fiber-glass) tank under that thick metal shield. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Joe J-Truck
07-26-2002, 06:58 PM
welcome to the forum, gotta love those MOPES!
I suggest looking for a good steel tank from an older chero, those plastic ones kinda suck. I had the one in my j10 leaking for a year before I replaced it. My fuel economy is alot better now!
andy d
07-26-2002, 10:25 PM
the tank prolly took a hit some time.its not repairable. i would replace it with one from a junkyard. the poly tanks have never given me any trouble. ive had several troubles with steel tanks however
Mud Thrasher
07-27-2002, 01:17 AM
While your doing your tank changeout make sure that your sending unit and fuel guage are fine and the seals are good. Riverbeast found that a tank from a '84 bronco will fit tween the rails in the rearend. If you maybe wanted to add another tank.
Rogue
07-27-2002, 11:57 AM
yea and a bronco tank holds 31 gallons :D
River Beast
07-27-2002, 12:02 PM
Originally posted by RogueStar:
yea and a bronco tank holds 31 gallons :D There are two Bronco tanks that work... I have the 33 gallon tank that is 15" deep and the 25 gallon that is 12" deep. you loose a little clearance, but I don't care...
Panther
07-28-2002, 03:29 AM
If you do a search in the tech section there was a post with a compacy that makes replacement tanks. Also there is aero tanks http://www.aerotanks.com/ but I think the other place is cheaper.

I found a big leak in my tank and it's such a PITA to drop, I unbolted the body mounts to raise the body to find th leak. I ruptured one of the rubber gaskets for the front breather and it would leak at angle and full tank. So I sealed the leak and hopefully that solves it. The problems never seem to end.....