gas tank?

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
133,000 MILES
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CARLA2
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i bought a car from a car lot and it has rusted holes in the gas tank . my car lot guy is charging me 200 to fix it. is there a cheaper way because every chance he gets hes trying to rip me off. i tried welding it but it didnt work . how much would it cost to buy a bew gas tank , and dont the ones they sell at pickapart have holes in them so they can drain the gas ? ( please help i live in indiana and i drive a 1997 chevy lumina)
Aug 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You are lucky that you did not kill your self, never try and weld a fuel tank, empty tanks and 1,000 times more dangerous than full tanks, even if filled with water they can blow back, throw the tank and get a new one.
Aug 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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