[QUOTE] Quick story: way back when, mid-80s, I owned a 79 Civic. Loved that car. Gas tank had a bad design, the straps held moisture and the tank rusted. Went to my dealer. "Yeah, that shouldn't have happened. Honda has offered to buy the tank, if you'll pay labor." Done.[/QUOTE] Yeah, they replaced the gas tank on my '80 Accord without a quibble. They might be more cooperative when it is a known defect. If it is just a random failure, maybe not,. But so soon out of waranty it would certainly be worth a try.