Richard,
I used the white sludge to repair some leaks in my 69 Beater tank - real easy
to do once you get the tank out. That was about 6 years ago and the tank held
up for about a year. Now I just don't fill it beyond 3/4 full and still no
leaks as long as I don't park on any inclines. I'm with Craig on this one.
I'm buying a new tank when this car's turn comes up for some new parts.
Depending on the type and year of car you are talking about, a new gas tank
could be a viable option. For example, if you have a Mk II, a new tank will
set you back about $120, A Mark I tank will set you back about $450 while a
Mark III tank will set you back about $170. Of course, we're no experts on
tank sludge so you may want to ignore this.
Dr. Doug
69 C Rdst
69 C GT
69 B Rdst
76 B Rdst
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net On Behalf Of Craig Wiper
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 1998 1:41 PM
To: Richard
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Gas Tank
I just spent a few bucks and bought a new one so I wouldn't have to worry
about what condition it was in.
At 07:56 AM 2/8/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Has anybody had experience with using the sludge in an old tank to
>preserve the tank and what is involved.Have been told that an old tank
>should be chemically strippped to remove all oil residue and to remove any
>rust and then adding the chemical to preserve the tank and prevent any
>further rusting. Would like to hear from the experts.-Richard Blumberg
>
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Craig Wiper
craigw@sonic.net
http://www.sonic.net/~craigw
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