I need a new fuel tank and pump for an 86 XR7.Pulled the tank today and its a mess.
I ordered one from Ebay. Less than $100 shipped. Came with the o-ring seals and lock rings. Only took a few days.
It worked for my car............
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fuel-Tank-Gas-Silver-Mercury-Cougar-88-87-86-Ford-Thunderbird-Continental-/230809709576?fits=Year:1988|Model:Thunderbird&hash=item35bd54ac08&item=230809709576&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
I ordered one for my 87 off Rock auto a few years back it was under 100 bucks shipped. I just looked one up for your car and they are listing a close out one for $40
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I just got one off ebay a week ago and it works great.
vinnie, its says that gas tank is galvanized. How was the quality, it didn't start rusting did it? I need a new tank and I thought id have to paint it with POR to keep out the rust
You can buy shiznit off ebay but not send parts to your buyers, or refunds? GTFO.
is that true? Very uncool Mr. Wayne.....not what were about here......
Mine has been great. No issues. Solid tank, quality piece. I didn't expect it, but as I said, it came with lock rings and the seals for them. I got the new vent tube seal from Ford for cheap. The baffle inside was solidly attached as well.
If you look at the sellers, and find one that has hundreds of transactions and 100 or nearly 100% feedback, you're generally safe. I have never bought anything off Ebay that ripped me off. The possibility is there, as with any transaction anywhere. But the odds are slim on Ebay if you do a quick check on the seller. How long they have been a member, how many transactions, feedback score.
Vinnie, he was talking about the forum member jonwayne1988
Where can you get the new seal for the filler tube part that fits in tank?
ford still has them, thats the only place that I know of. They sell them for about $25
jonwayne1988.................aren't you the one that didn't send parts to Kitz? Or am I mistaken?
He is.
His name is Chris Pembleton, and he lives in the Kansas City metro area. I have a friend who lives there, who is huge into the Mustang scene. I can spread the word (maybe I already have...you never know about me, I've got a horrible temper and an amazing memory for names) and believe me, I can get shiznit hopping like a hayfield full of grasshoppers under a tornado in July. Wanna play???
I missed it, got balls coming back on here.
I need his address as well. Maybe it's time to start spreading the word about this one.
There are a number of folks on FEP that live in the STL metro area.
I ordered one-Thanks for the direction.