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Re: Sludge removal in gas tank

To: George Procyshyn <george@toycar.net>
Subject: Re: Sludge removal in gas tank
From: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:22:28 -0600
George,
It would probably be much more successful to have it boiled out & 
repaint the outside. There is likely rust & other junk along with the 
varnish. Pretty hard to get completely clean.  Have it checked for leaks 
  when it is boiled out. Most radiator shops can do this job.
Dave Russell

George Procyshyn wrote:
> List
> I have a car that's sat for 10 years or so.  The fuel has evaporated and
> what's left is varnish/sludge.  I've heard of using Coke to clean it out but I
> can't find it on the net.  Any ideas.  By the way this is an external painted
> tank and to boil it out would distroy the paint.
> Help
> George Procyshyn






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