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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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So, i was raising my Z to get another jack stand onto the drivers side and one of my jacks slipped and got caught on my gas tank. Smelt gas and low and behold theres a gash on the tank. What would be the best possible solution for this stupid idiotic mistake of mine?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Replace the gas tank?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Replace the gas tank?
I disagree.
I say replace the gas tank.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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I say weld the hole shut............














































































But seriously replace the gas tank.....

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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All are wrong, replace the fuel tank
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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upgrade to a fuel cell?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Well if you can't duck it, then... you know what to do...
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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How in the hell has someone not recommended that you replace to fuel tank?!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Dont listen to the noobs above just replace your gas tank!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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Replace the gas tank.

I'll sell you mine for 1 million US doll hairs.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Do NOT listen to all the bad advice you are receiving.

Do this: Replace the gas tank.

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Duct tape
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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idk you might be on to something
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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over 170 views but I will state the most obvious choice. Part it out.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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OP: Replace your Gas Holder...
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Replace the tank gas.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Replace the Cup Holder. --Spike
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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J.B. Weld it !!!! Then replace your gas tank dont mess around with that your going to be driving down the freeway and your going to look like ghost rider!!!!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:37 PM
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The question is... How do i drain half a tank?
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