I hate ethanol fuel Options

[Amphicar770]

Pulled my fuel tank in preparation for new lines.

Although car is essentially rust free, I was surprised at how much visible rust was inside the tank.

I debated if I should have it sealed or just cleaned out. Seems that people have had mixed results with the various sealant kits, the problem being that some peel when exposed to ethanol fuels.

I took the tank to a radiator shop in NJ that is well respected. They also offer the gastank renu service. The plan was to just clean it out and then go from there.

While tank looked good, after cleaning we discovered that it does indeed have some small leaks. I guess that explains the fuel smell that I was never able to pinpoint.

So, it will now get the full gastank renu service. http://www.gastankrenu.com/ Most reviews are positive and I figure it will be better than any DIY kit I might buy. They will leave the exterior top of the tank in primer and I will paint that satin black (as the texture of the exterior gastankrenu treatment does not look factory).

I do try to avoid ethanol fuel but the nearest station that sells pure gas is 60 miles away (thanks to EPA rules created by the farm lobby). To date I have personally seen ethanol fuel destroy the fuel pumps in my Jaguar, gas tank in the Porsche, and carb parts in other vehicles.

[Bulldog9]

I've always added a bottle of Seafoam or Lucas to my tank, not just for the carb cleaning, but also to absorb moisture, now for the ethanol. Techtron and many of the other cleaners are a bit to harsh on seals and such IMO. It has worked well so far. I've owned my 1979 Yamaha since 1986, and have never had to open the carbs other than to replace a float, and the tank still looks new. With metal tanks its always a battle with rust, so I try to keep the tank full, and use an additive. For storage, never use the red stabil, it causes more trouble than its worth. The blue Marine is much better.

Raby was pimping an additive last year, cant remember what it was, but it was similar to seafoam or lucas. Says its the 'best'............... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)