Short answer, DO IT YOURSELF.
They sell a "slushing" compound for sealing the inside of the gas tank. I
got mine from a local Brit parts dealer, but I would bet NAPA or similar
would also have it. With the tank out and emptied, I put some solvent and
some nails(to break up the rust) in the tank and agitated it. Of course, MY
agitation was getting all of the nails out because of the baffles inside the
tank. Then, just pour in the "slushing" compound and slush it over all
inside surfaces. The compound expands to about 1/16 inch thick and can even
seal minor leaks. Let it cure and put the tank back in the car. I did mine
after letting it sit in the garage for about 18 years and haven't had any
problems since.
Chris Shively
69 TR6
CC28237L
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of David Friedlander
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 5:45 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Sealing a gas tank
Hey list!
I gotta believe there are sunny skies and warmer days coming. I'm now so
busy trying to get this baby ready for the first Spring drive, I don't
notice the mounds of snow still needing to melt!
Question: As I have the gas tank out (among a few hundred other things),
I'd like to get the inside of the tank sealed. It doesn't leak or have
any problems like that but I have seen a bit of rust in the fuel filter
the past few years. So, I thought this would be a good time to put a
"new finish" on the inside of the tank. Is this something I can do
myself or should I just drop this off at my local radiator shop to let
them do it? Opinions? Products?
Dave Friedlander
CF25194UO - '74
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