Gas Tank issues???

[othrwmn]

My wife filled up her gas tank in her 2000 Z-71 (old body) and it is started to leak. Turns out the hole the pump goes into is now oval and leaks. Supposedly the fix is to buy a new tank and at this point putting a pump in it would be a good idea. The tank is a dealer only part and the whole job will cost in the area of $1200. Anyone have another solution? The tank is plastic and $690 from the dealer.I feel like that is a huge rip off! I know I'm new to this board but I am hoping for some newbie help

Thanks in advance!

 

[bkboatnsleds]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-99-00-TA...:2000|Model:Tahoe&hash=item2eb963b090&vxp=mtr ??

 

[chauncey0337]

Look at salvage yard or craigslist.

 

[othrwmn]

Thanks! I am checking salvage yards as we speak. Is this a common problem?

 

[The 'ER]

I wouldn't think this is common as plastic is pretty durable. I would also check an auto body as they will probably offer Keystone automotive which I have found is pretty reasonable and usually exceed OEM standards for rust and quality.