[T3] Gas tank cleaning

Jared Kohler jaredkohler at gmail.com
Sun Nov 4 07:37:27 PST 2012


Yea, i feel my tank needs to be boiled and flushed. I wont have it sealed, but a boil couldn't hurt. Lots of fine dirt and grit inside. 

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On Nov 3, 2012, at 8:43 PM, Bobsnotch at aol.com wrote:

> 
> In a message dated 11/3/2012 8:23:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> jaredkohler at gmail.com writes:
> 
> I've  been going through the fuel system in my 70 Fastback. Seems some crud
> has  accumulated in the gas tank! I removed the gas tank today and I'm
> hoping to  take it to the local radiator shop on Monday. Has any one had
> their gas  tanks boiled lately? Have you had the tank coated? Thoughts on
> boiling and  coating? Should I stay away from having the tank coated? My Dad
> has had a  few gas tanks coated in the past, but never for an F.I.  car.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Russ Wolfe always told us to NEVER have an FI tank sealed. He looked into  
> it, and found many small passages that the sealer would plug.
> The best solution, was to have the tank boiled, or otherwise cleaned, than  
> use a soluable oil to coat the inside of the tank until you're ready to use 
> it.  The little bit of oil residue will burn off with no ill effects, once 
> mixed with  gas.    
> 
> Bob 65 Notch  S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
> 64 T-34 Ghia  (Wolfie)
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