Old Girl's Getting Expensive...

After smelling a slight gas smell over the weekend, I investigated the source.

Interesting cause, my fuel tank straps rusted, but instead of rusting out, they rusted themselves into the fuel tank. Of course this lead to a hole and subsequent leaking of fuel.

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Oh well, the lines are still in good shape, so I suppose I can replace the tank on my 280k mile WI vehicle.......... Still far cheaper than a car payment:

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Now I just gotta get the parts ordered and get it replaced.