belacane Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) A shot in the dark.... Wondering about the interchangeability of gas tanks between an '85 BRAT and '88 GL wagon. Basically, I'm hoping to bring home a BRAT sometime soon, but it'd need a new (well, non-leaking) gas tank. I live in the land of no old gen Subies (i.e Illinois), and the only junk yard 80s model remotely in the area is an '88 GL. If by chance they happen to be interchangeable, that would be so awesome! I just didn't know where to start looking for the answer besides here. I'm just staring to get into older Subies and your help would be much appreciated! Thanks much in advance Edited August 9, 2012 by belacane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 If the gas tank in your Brat is leaking, you could patch it. I dont care what anyone says; ive used 100% silicone before. And thats what my dad used when he worked on RV's as well. just my 2 cents there are other ways too, like Welding, but fumes are a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 No it will not fit. The Brat is 2nd gen, the 88 GL is third gen. You can have the tank epoxy lined by any good radiator shop. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 80-84 wagon, coupe, sedan or brat all work. Hatch doesn't and Turbo has different line setups. Repair is usually easier by the time you pay shipping and lots won't ship a gas tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 just saying but couldn't he do a adapter plate to put the 88 wagon gas tank on, not sure about the gas lines but there prity close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 bondo works well for patching gas tanks it will not degrade from the gas and since it does not see a lot of sunlight it will last a long time. i have done this before an old master mechanic told me how to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belacane Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Thanks all! Super helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 i may still have a tank but geting rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 They got to see the difference between the EA81 and EA82 tanks today. Was a pleasure to meet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belacane Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 They got to see the difference between the EA81 and EA82 tanks today. Was a pleasure to meet you. :cool: you found my post! Yes, I saw the difference and that was probably the best answer I could get. Pleasure to meet you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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