I can definitely sympathize Pat. The very same thing happened to me last
fall. Found fuel on the floor under the car. Drained the tank. A few hours
later, still found fuel under the car. Opened the trunk and found a gallon
of gas under the spare. Talk about freaking out!
Anyway, like Rick, I went the Gas Tank Renu route for about $200. This was
cheaper than a new TR6 tank. The tank is coated inside and out with plastic.
- Hugh Fader
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Pat Leask
> Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 3:46 PM
> To: TRlist
> Subject: TR3 Gas tank problems.. HELP !
>
>
> Well guys, I'm at the point now with my TR3A that it's ready
> to start. Put a gallon of gas in the tank to get ready...
> Car did not start (need a good battery) so it sat for a few days.
>
> Wife was saying how the house smells of gas..... I looked and
> ther was no leaks in the lines, carbs so figured it was in
> the air from when I filled the tank. Then, just now much to
> my horror I found growing (slowly) puddle of gas in the trunk
> ! Yes, I had it gone over at a local shop and a couple of
> holes were filled.... guess I'll never go back to him again !
>
> I'll not say what I said.... so my questions to you all is:
>
> 1. Does anyone have a decent to good tank for sale ?
> 2. Are there any tanks from anything else that fit this car ?
> Say a Toyota, Mazda or what ever ?
>
> Yes, I know about the new tanks for sale on Ebay all the
> time, but 200.00 US converted to Canadian plus plus plus is
> way out of my ability right now.
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