Hi everyone - it's yet another newbie!

Just picked up my 98 A6 2.8 Quattro 2 weeks ago. 80,000 miles. After 6 days discovered strong gas odor after filling tank and parking in garage (already drove it 1,400 miles transporting it home - car never sat with more than a half tank of gas). Learned next day there is a crack in a side seem of plastic tank. Has been setting ever since. Will require LOTS of labor time - may need to remove suspension to get at tank.

Any one know where to get a tank? Any other suggestions? Any estimate what this can cost - my licensed repair facility charges $45/hour? Most sites doNot sell aftermarket tanks. Love the car - flawless other than this problem. Pretty sure seller (a wholesaler in FL) could/did not know about the problem. I don't hold her responsible.

 

damn that sucks! don't get discouraged though, they are really good cars. you can call any junk yard in your city for the part and if they don't have it they can radio the others to see if they may carry it. in the meanwhile keep trying ebay

 

i have a similar problem with my 96 wag. only when i fill up.
mech said lots of labor to remove.