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Old 08-18-2008, 12:34 PM
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I've been having some trouble with my car recently. Whenever I go around a turn when my tank is less than half full my car stalls out. If I pump the gas it comes back on and everything goes back to normal. I took my car into the shop to get it inspected and was told that the baffle is bad in the tank. Is that something that I can fix or is it just cheaper to buy a new tank with sending unit?
My gas gauge hasn't worked since I got the car. Would the new sending unit fix this?

I saw a tank at 50resto for 180 with the pump and grommet and stuff.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

They also sell a kit for all the hardware. Is this something I would need or can I reuse my old stuff?
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS


Car is an 87 GT with an AOD.
Any help is appreciated.
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Old 08-18-2008, 12:45 PM
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The baffle is not repairable unless you take the tank apart. Something you probably don't have the tools/equipment to do. So yes, you need a new tank. Ground the sending unit wire for the gas gauge, if it registers, you need a new sending unit.

The tank kit does not include the pump, read a lil closer. Looks like a good buy though. I think the old mounting hardware should be fine. I would get a new filter for sure though.
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Old 08-19-2008, 12:36 AM
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Thats what I thought. Thanks for the info
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:01 AM
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just buy a new tank and sending unit
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