"Steven C. Zabel" wrote:
> >> Steve,
> >
> >I once went through 6 or 7 fuel filters before I got all of the crud
> >out of the tank. Clean the tank, blow out the metal lines, and replace
> any
> >flexible lines. I've cleaned several tanks at home...
> >
> >Good luck
> >Mike Dwyer
> ----------
> When you were going through those 6 or 7 filters, how quickly did they
> gum up? I just put one in last night and then let the car run for a
> while. It sounded better. Then I took it out and it was a smooth ride -
> for about a 1.5 miles. Would the filter expire that quickly, or should I
> start looking elsewhere?
>
> Thanks for the input,
> -Z
They can if there is enough gunk in the tank. If it filled up that quickly,
I would guess that a tank removal for cleaning or replacement is in your
future. Not a terrible job but it is not one of the pleasant ones, either.
Usually, the top of the tank has rusted through (smelled gasoline after a
fillup?) and needs to be replaced. At the minimum, take the tank to a
reputable radiator shop for cleaning. You can make your decision about
replacement after you see what you have left.
--
Larry Dickstein
Lone Jack, MO
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