87 caprice wagon gas tank

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  1. Bob Scott

    Bob Scott New Member

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    Hey folks, will any of the "newer" plastic gas tanks be a simple swap out for my caprice wagon?
    I "heard" they would in the sedans. I think my source was guessing.
    TIA
     
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    they make it new!!...the company is Canadian...but almost every gas tank in the USA comes from them;)

    take a look at this page...just scroll dowm till ya hit 'fuel tank'

    apparently your car had about 9 choices:49:

    http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/apps...tion=search_by_vehicle&module=product_catalog
     
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    Thanks Rev!
     
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    Ahh, the rev beat me to it! SpectraPremium makes them and you can order them from Rockauto.com for about $130. You can also use the discount code 69B002D4B9AB to get 5% off your order.

    SPECTRA PREMIUM Part # GM505 [​IMG]
    [​IMG] [​IMG] CARB; Wagon; w/ Filler Neck; Lock Ring Kit Included[​IMG]
    $130.79Add to Cart [​IMG]
     
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    Thanks again!
    If I can't find a later "plastic" tank that looks like the way to go.
     

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