[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:
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> 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.
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> 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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