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Hole in gas tank? I think it's vandalism/theft.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ReidStylez, Jun 21, 2013.

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  1. Jun 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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    Replied, and we are done.

    I am in no way defending a thief, and if you feel like you want to go out there and kick his ass, so be it. My argument is over the blatant shooting of someone over something as stupid as gas. Sure, the tank has a hole in it, and sure it is a big pain in the ass to deal with. That does NOT excuse taking a persons LIFE over it.
     
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  2. Jun 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM
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    someone needs to give themself a hug.
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2013 at 4:37 PM
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    Haha....I suppose crowd control is better left to the experts.
     
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    Why in the hell would you spend the money to replace the whole tank if it's just a hole? Pull it off, take it to a welder and have them repair it- its not that hard. If you have to ask how you weld on a fuel tank you definitely shouldn't do it yourself- or maybe you should, just be sure to video it for youtube.
     
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  6. Jun 23, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    As soon as the DB steals his life is forfeit in my opinion. He will never be a good person again only a dirtball. Personally I think his penalty should be doused in fuel and lit up.
     
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  7. Jun 23, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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    Cool a plastic welder? Did you invent that yourself?

    Should we use a skycrane to take out the tank?
     
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    Plastic welders do exist...
     
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    Well I guess we all learn something new- I never paid any attention to the tank and just figured it was metal. Hopefully you'll learn something too- plastic welders have been out for quite a while and can be used on fuel tanks.

    Here are some examples for you:
    http://www.urethanesupply.com/Airless-Welders-1/
    There are videos of folks fixing fuel tanks on youtube.

    There are also epoxy putties that can be used on fuel tanks; here is one example:
    http://www.itwconsumer.com/versachem-products/product.cfm?id=Heavy-Duty Fuel Tank Repair Kit-150


    No idea what your smarmy skycrane comment was about.
     
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    FWIW......I had a job doing plastic welding when I was about 20 yrs old.

    Over 30 years ago.
     
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    That is just insane. A persons life forfeit for theft? You sir need a hug yourself. lol.

    Don't feel bad, First gen Tacos have metal fuel tanks.
     
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    This is all MY personal opinion but I gotta jump in.

    IMO there are no degrees or levels of theft, stealing is stealing, period.

    If you've ever extended your break or lunch at work....you stole your company's time and money. We've all done it. Make as many justifications as you like but it's a fact. Doesn't have to be your break at work. Could be anything you really weren't entitled to. Think about it. How many here have logged in to TW at work when you should be working. For we ALL live in glass houses.

    That was just one example. No one on this earth is judge and jury of anyone else outside the judicial system unless your life or somebody else's life is in IMMINEMT danger of serious bodily injury or death. Losing a material item does not qualify here.

    I'm a proud firearm toting, CCW carrying American. Be very careful before you decide to go Chuck Norris on someone.

    Just my opinion.
     
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  17. Jun 28, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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    $1,025 was the final bill. Of course I only was out my deductible.
     
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    :eek: for the tank and install ?!
     
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  19. Jun 28, 2013 at 6:35 AM
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    Yes, plus tow. Although looking at the receipt it doesn't look like they charged the insurance company the tow.
     
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