what huh Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) so i think i found a tank that will fit, what do you guys think? 1985 Brat http://www.quantaproducts.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SU-1A Edited September 1, 2010 by what huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboymechanic Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 If that is the right tank for your Brat that is pretty cheap. I paid $500 to have my gas tank restored in my '56 Imperial as aftermarket units are not available. It did come with a life time warranty though. If you buy it I would rubber coat, like truck bed liner in a can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I don't think that is the right tank, it looks like the one out of the ea82. if it is out of an ea82 it doesn't fit between the rails the brats tank originally sat, I believe it's quite a bit wider. Also the brat's fuel gauge sending unit sits in the back of the tank. I got a recoating kit for my tank in my 82 wagon and it has worked awesome so far, if you don't have a ton of rust on the inside or huge holes it can be done pretty easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 If you get what is in the picture, it's the right one. I have one on the floor in the shop and it's identical to what's in the pic. Damn good price too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what huh Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 well i ordered it, if it doesnt fit i will return it I will give a full report when i find time to put her in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) That's an EA82 tank ('85 to '87 carbs are EA82's) - I just pulled one recently and it looks the same. It will not fit an EA81 (including all Brat's). Notice how the sending unit is on the top? They are on the back of EA81 tanks. That one is too large and completely setup wrong as it's for an EA82 wagon, etc. What you need is a tank for an '84. When searching for Brat or Hatchback parts that are of the '85 to '89 vintage you have to search for '84 parts as those are carryover bodies from the previous gen. GD Edited September 2, 2010 by GeneralDisorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what huh Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 well i guess i will see if i can cancel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what huh Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 So what are my options then, I can only fill up my tank half-way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Find a used tank (any EA81 tank from a 4WD non-hatchback) or remove your's and have it repaired. It's a pretty standard type of deal - take it to a radiator/tank repair shop and see what they can do. There are sealers, etc that can seal pin-holes and stop rust, etc - tank still has to be removed and cleaned to use them so it's got to come out of the car either way. First step is to pull it and assess from there. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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