 Gas Tank Cleaning, Need some clarification |
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| #1RAGE |
  May 28 2007, 02:32 PM
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I talked to someone who works at a garage that specializes in German imports and he told me that since I already have the gas tank from my 914 out of the car that I should have it "steamed". I asked him what places offer "steaming" services and he game me a name of a radiator place.
I called the radiator place and he laughed when I asked if they could steam my gas tank. He said they could do some kind of acid cleaning on it. I'm confused now. Do I want an acid clean? He said it would cost me anywhere from $85 and up depending how bad it is. I don't think my tank is terrible or anything, I just think it would be good to have it cleaned while I have it out of my car. |
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| SirAndy |
May 28 2007, 03:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,205 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
if you have it dipped in acid, it needs to be flushed, neutralized and *sealed* immediately!
otherwise, you'll get surface rust within hours ... you can do this yourself. here's a good sealer product. also has instructions on how to do the acid wash yourself ... http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=...temType=PRODUCT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
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#1RAGE Gas Tank Cleaning May 28 2007, 02:32 PM
rjames
I talked to someone who works at a garage that sp... May 28 2007, 03:07 PM thomasotten I agree with the above. I just did mine as well. ... May 28 2007, 03:34 PM rjames The 'sealer' part may or may not be necess... May 28 2007, 03:44 PM
SirAndy
Definitely replace the tank filter and the supply... May 28 2007, 03:48 PM Headrage
speaking of, the o-rings are listed as NLA ...
a... May 28 2007, 04:55 PM McMark I won't use sealer on my stuff. I prefer a qu... May 28 2007, 05:25 PM bottomend http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelTankRestorati... May 28 2007, 07:16 PM |
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