Is this gas tank vent not replaceable?

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2006 silverado, having trouble with the emissions crap again and it appears this time our tree rats have chewed through the vent on the tank:

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The shop is saying the entire tank has to be replaced and from what I can find online they're not making that up. The vent part in question does not seem to be available as a part anywhere, it's only sold with the tank.

Anyone know what that vent is actually called and/or is there a part number I just can't find?
 
TRaGiK said:
Not replaceable. Tank will have to be replaced.
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Much sadness, but not surprising.

Now if I can just figure out what the difference is between the $600 OEM tank I can find vs. the $1100 tank they want to charge me for. 100% markup? come on.

EDIT: it's the shipping, so they're only over-charging by 35%. what a deal.
 
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Jayne said:
Much sadness, but not surprising.

Now if I can just figure out what the difference is between the $600 OEM tank I can find vs. the $1100 tank they want to charge me for. 100% markup? come on.

EDIT: it's the shipping, so they're only over-charging by 35%. what a deal.
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To their defense, Walmart doesn't sell you stuff at their cost, so why should a shop?

That said, they're not paying shipping for anything. If they do, it's minimal (like under $20). I can't think of a single time I paid more than about $10 for shipping on anything through our regular vendors. So yeah, nearly 100% markup is insane on a $600 part.
 
Could be fixed with a threaded/barbed brass nipple. Cut the broken plastic barb flush with the domed piece. Drill and tap the plastic for the barb.

While you’re in there make sure there’s not a ton of small charcoal balls in the lines. Those canisters fail pretty often.
 
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Pogue said:
While you’re in there make sure there’s not a ton of small charcoal balls in the lines. Those canisters fail pretty often.
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The canister is new as of last time this happened, so there is at least that bit of good news.
 
I have no idea on the details of your truck or do I know if this outfit has what you need in stock. Just passing this along in case it may help your situation.

25833022 - Genuine Chevrolet Tank Assembly, Fuel

GMPartsGiant.com offers the great deal for genuine Chevrolet parts, 25833022. Tank Assembly, Fuel for $548.54. All parts are backed by the GM's warranty.
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I personally would take the truck to a different shop if it were me.

Also, if it were my truck and I was spending the money on a new fuel tank, while the tank was out, I would also replace the fuel pump module.
 
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Qball said:
I have no idea on the details of your truck or do I know if this outfit has what you need in stock. Just passing this along in case it may help your situation.

25833022 - Genuine Chevrolet Tank Assembly, Fuel

GMPartsGiant.com offers the great deal for genuine Chevrolet parts, 25833022. Tank Assembly, Fuel for $548.54. All parts are backed by the GM's warranty.
www.gmpartsgiant.com www.gmpartsgiant.com

I personally would take the truck to a different shop if it were me.

Also, if it were my truck and I was spending the money on a new fuel tank, while the tank was out, I would also replace the fuel pump module.
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That's actually the place I found the tank. When you go to buy it they add $250+ for shipping.
 
Jayne said:
That's actually the place I found the tank. When you go to buy it they add $250+ for shipping.
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Have you tried your local Chevy dealer?
 
LeeMajors said:
For the price quoted might as well put in a titan tank. And double your capacity
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I wasn't thinking in jeep-mode, where every failure is an opportunity to upgrade. Dammit, I'm losing my mind. Slowly.
 
ronn47 said:
Have you tried your local Chevy dealer?
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Did not. Last time I tried the local dealer for a part they wanted $400 for something that turned out to be $10. The whole 'we have to sell you the entire assembly to get that one thing' game. Just went to an online dealer and got what I needed right off the parts diagram.

Dealerships really do earn their reputation. Every time I try 'one more time' I find out why. Don't get me started. :)
 
Jayne said:
Did not. Last time I tried the local dealer for a part they wanted $400 for something that turned out to be $10. The whole 'we have to sell you the entire assembly to get that one thing' game. Just went to an online dealer and got what I needed right off the parts diagram.

Dealerships really do earn their reputation. Every time I try 'one more time' I find out why. Don't get me started. :)
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Kernersville Dodge is probably your best bet for service work. Upstanding folks over there.
 
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Jayne said:
Did not. Last time I tried the local dealer for a part they wanted $400 for something that turned out to be $10. The whole 'we have to sell you the entire assembly to get that one thing' game. Just went to an online dealer and got what I needed right off the parts diagram.

Dealerships really do earn their reputation. Every time I try 'one more time' I find out why. Don't get me started. :)
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Given the shipping price of this big item, I’d still try and call a few of them and have that online price quote page ready to ask if they can match or get closer to what you can buy it for online. I suspect the GMC truck part for the same year would also fit so try a couple of those as well.

Not with domestic but have had good luck doing that with import part dealer counters.

Also some dealers like Hendrick have 10% discount for AAA and military for parts and labor See their ‘specials’ page on their website https://www.citychevrolet.com/service/serviceandpartsspecials/
 
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You could absolutely make something if you really want to. I've clamped all sorts of after market stuff on to fuel tanks using o ring groves on the part
 
TRaGiK said:
To their defense, Walmart doesn't sell you stuff at their cost, so why should a shop?

That said, they're not paying shipping for anything. If they do, it's minimal (like under $20). I can't think of a single time I paid more than about $10 for shipping on anything through our regular vendors. So yeah, nearly 100% markup is insane on a $600 part.
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As long as the shop doesn’t mind me buying the part somewhere else and delivering it to them, I could careless what they want to mark it up. But don’t get mad when I say no thank you, I’ll bring you the part when it’s delivered.

I get and understand what you are saying. It cost them to pay someone to call, order, and get the part delivered to them. A small up charge is understandable and I have no problem with it. But the mark up the OP posted is what gives repair shops a bad rep.
 
Check LKQ in Durham or Clayton.
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Bolt a stainless plate, gasket and a brass fitting? Should have room to put your arm inside the tank.
 
Button Pusher said:
Bolt a stainless plate, gasket and a brass fitting? Should have room to put your arm inside the tank.
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It’s not a straight vent. Has an anti siphon valve in it in case of roll-over.

I think the used tank from car-part.com for $100 would be his cheapest and easiest replacement option. Some salvage yards don’t even pull the pumps so he’d have s spare.
 
JB Weld is awesome, it doesn’t stick to plastic well at all.
Do Not use it on a plastic gas tank.

If a fuel O-ring or gasket sealing is questionable, YamaBond doesn’t dissolve in gas. It’s used to seal 2-stroke engine cases. Makes sure there’s a strong mechanical bond.
 
Talked to the insurance company and the shop today and it looks like I'll be sourcing my own tank.

Always and adventure around here.
 
Pogue said:
Or buy used. Here’s an awesome site to find parts at salvage yards.

https://www.car-part.com/mobile/index.htm

Just entered 5.9’ bed and my zip. Plenty used and close in the 100-140 range.
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I tried a few of them and when I get redirected to their site the parts aren't showing up. I have the actual part number now (25833022) so I can email around.
 
OK, tank acquired and at the mechanics for the work. But get this level of crazy....

I went to the acdelco.com parts finder and punched in the part number. It shows it 'in stock' at a bunch of dealers around me at wildly varying prices, so I start calling. None of them actually have it, they all have to order it. So.. the parts finder web site is bogus on inventory. I figure if I have to order, I'll just pick the cheapest dealer in a reasonable driving distance and try it. Closer dealers wanted $750-1100, the one out in Wilson shows it for $500. I put it in the cart and go to check out and it has a spot for 'coupon code' and also a link to get coupon codes. One was 10% off anything over $100. I pick that. I complete the checkout and my card gets charged $501.17 (10% but then sales tax), and I get an email saying I'll get an email when it ships.

Last night I got an email saying it shipped. This morning I got an email saying it arrived and to come get it. I called, they really did have it. I drove out, picked it up and dropped it off at the mechanic.

Here's the dumb thing, it came from Charlotte. So no dealer actually had it, but they all wanted a bunch of extra money for the privilege of picking it up at their parts department? It would be different if anyone actually had one, but they're all just a drop ship location. The tank had to drive by many closer dealers just to get to the cheap one, and then I had to burn gas to go chase it down. Lots of wasted effort just to up-charge for convenience.

So random.
 
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