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    Default Fuel Tank Sock Part Number

    Going to drop my tank this weekend and give it a thorough cleaning. Had a batch of bad fuel...gunked up a couple of filters, so my sock is likely in as bad of shape.

    Does anyone have a part number and source for an aftermarket fuel tank Sock? Called GM and they dont carry (or so they claim), but were happy to sell me a $400 sending unit with it included. Napa didnt either.

    Thanks in advance.
    BrentN
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    You would maybe be better off to remove the sock and add a pre LP filter, they can be found cheap at NAPA and are easy to install, no more clogged socks... while you have the tank down you might want to install the new style P/U & sending unit, no more gauge bounce and much more accurate tank readings.... I don't know if I am allowed to post a link to the part here, I don't think any of the vendors here sell it, PM me if you want the link..

    You can clean the sock very easy, if it's not coming apart..
    Last edited by sctrailrider; 08-24-2012 at 05:39. Reason: added info
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    Default Don't do it!

    Recurring theme as of late. Aftermarket sender (with sock) and hair pulling headaches ensue.

    Aftermarket parts are often good, but more often inferior as has been the case here. Ask Casey (Arveetek) and I think there was one other that followed shortly after.

    Just took a call yesterday from a guy with a 93 and new aftermarket sender. Truck went like 200 miles then shut off with filter full of air.
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    John, do you know what brand it was, I have had very good results with the one I installed, hope it doesn't croke on me now....
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    Thanks all. I will pull it down and give it a good soaking and a wash as well as the tank and put it back together. If it is trashed I will order a new sending unit.
    BrentN
    1999 Suburban 2500 4x4
    176,500 miles,4.10,K & N Air Filter
    Kennedy 3.5" Exhaust, Remote Mounted FSD Cooler
    Kennedy Boost Fooler, Homemade Intercooler (Dieselpage Model)
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    2014 Cruze 2.0 Diesel- Tuned and loving it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kennedy View Post
    Recurring theme as of late. Aftermarket sender (with sock) and hair pulling headaches ensue.

    Aftermarket parts are often good, but more often inferior as has been the case here. Ask Casey (Arveetek) and I think there was one other that followed shortly after.

    Just took a call yesterday from a guy with a 93 and new aftermarket sender. Truck went like 200 miles then shut off with filter full of air.

    Yeah, it took me several months to figure out that it was the aftermarket "sock" that was squeezing down and shutting off fuel flow. I reinstalled the OEM "sock" and all has been good since.

    I don't know if you can even find an OEM "sock" by itself. Like the original poster, the only option I found was a GM sending unit assembly with an insane price tag.

    If you really do have a clogged OEM "sock", you should be able to take it off and clean it well with brake cleaner or some other solvent, and be back in good shape.

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    Thanks Casey. Didnt get to the cleaning this weekend. Maybe this week. Always something coming up.
    BrentN
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    176,500 miles,4.10,K & N Air Filter
    Kennedy 3.5" Exhaust, Remote Mounted FSD Cooler
    Kennedy Boost Fooler, Homemade Intercooler (Dieselpage Model)
    Derale Fan Cooled Tranny Cooler (under body mount)
    A Pillar Pod (Isspro Boost, Pyro & Trans Temp)

    2014 Cruze 2.0 Diesel- Tuned and loving it.
    Kerma TDI Tune (+35hp/75lb-ft).
    55.7 MPG best average thus far

    2008 Grand Cherokee, 3.0L Mercedes Diesel
    Tuned- 240hp/440lbs - Amazing out of a 3.0L

    1998 Dutch Star 38' Diesel Pusher, 8.3 Cummins, Allison 6 spd, 9.9-10 mpg
    Stock 300 hp/850 ft-lbs

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    I found this....

    Part: Fuel Tank Sock
    Part Number: 25055272
    Manufacturer: ACDELCO
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