Date: 5-11-08 02:57 From: Luckyz02 Subject: sludge in gas tank?
I need to dump my tank and re coat the inside what do I use to do that? But, what do I clean it out with first to dissolve rust I and any other sludge left in there? I need help my sending unit is blocked!!! _________________ 74' malaga automatic 2002, ST 22mm & 19mm sways, Bilstein HD H&R Racing Springs, 40/40 weber, Petronix ignition, 320i Radiator, urethane, Ireland big brake for front and rear, Kevlar race pads.
Date: 5-11-08 03:30 From: Supergeek in Los Angeles Subject: Re: sludge in gas tank?
This is what I used. It did a very good job cleaning and sealing my tank. Good luck!
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Tank-Sealers_c_7-1-0.html _________________ David G.
1976 BMW 2002 "Diana" Undergoing F.I conversion!!!
1998 Nissan 200SX "Sayuki" Can't argue with 35 MPG!!
1987 Nissan 300ZX My Dad's old Z will soon be mine!!
Date: 5-11-08 04:20 From: ThatGuy in Alviso< CA Subject: Re: sludge in gas tank?
I took mine to Radiatorland. Cost about $100 and I don't have to dispose of any nasty chemicals. They had it done in a day. _________________ 71, Riviera & rust.
Are you talkin' to me?
Date: 5-11-08 04:32 From: esty Subject: Re: sludge in gas tank?
dump in a few gal's of lacquer thinner...slosh it around...let it sit...slosh it around, empty _________________
Date: 5-11-08 06:47 From: c.d.iesel in South West Connecticut - Darien = The Right Coast Subject: sludge in gas tank?
look in your local YELLOW PAGE directory
for "Automotive Radiator Repair" shop.
Let professionals 'boil' it out for you & leak test the seams.
They will return it clean, soldered, and painted for surprisingly
little money.
Or just replace it with a new tank and have insurance against future
fuel system failure for the nest 28 years. New is available from any dealer. _________________ 1976 BMW 2002 #2743711(sorry I sold it 12/25/06)
1986 BMW R65 650cc twin 19k miles
1964 BMW R27 250cc single 15K miles
2002 BMW 325xiTouring 29k miles
1984 MERCEDES-BENZ W123 300D Turbodiesel-188k miles fein-DIESEL
Date: 5-12-08 12:27 From: Beaner7102 in Melbourne, Australia. Subject: Re: sludge in gas tank?
POR-15 have a fuel tank sealing kit. It comes with a cleaner, etcher and paint. Follow the steps and its really simple. Also wire brush the outside BEFORE tipping in the paint. That way when you tip the excess paint out, you can brush the outside with it. Its tough as nails when it dries. Mines been done 3 years now and no gas smell (seams were rusted). Beaner7102 _________________ 1971 - 2002 RHD VIN 1653940. Agave (stock with Pertronix & 32/36 Weber) - "Cactus"
1972 - 1602 RHD VIN 1554408. Fjord (with 2L motor, Weber 40/40 and 5speed - LSD to come) - "Bluey"
Date: 5-12-08 09:19 From: O=00=O in 510 California Subject: Re: sludge in gas tank?
im gonna have to second the POR-15, all the options here work but the kit por 15 has is really good and can be done over a weekend and i believe it is cheaper than KBS and obviously cheaper than having a radiator chop boil it or sandblast it and it works better and reseals better than lacquer. _________________ '76 SiennaBraun 2002
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