Rob, Eastwood company sells a three part kit for self-cleaning, sealing leaks
and
making a liner. Check out
http://www.eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgdynamo.exe?HTNAME=default2.htm
Of course, you definitely want to have a secure gas tank!!! We have enough
problems on
the super-highways without a gas leak. I have no experience with Moss tanks.
Best of luck, Wish I were checking the fall out in Manassas - beautiful VA
country, D. Michael/South Jersey
Rob C Swift wrote:
> Hello All!
>
> I am having a debate with myself. The fuel tank in my '75 TR6 has
>sprung
> a leak. It seems to be leaking from the bottom passenger side. I am
> thinking that removing the tank for a thorough check up is in order. It
> seems that I have three options for solving the problem.
>
> 1: cleaning and treating the tank myself. A friend of mine seems to
>feel
> that he has a good method for cleaning out the tank and re-sealing it. I
> have also read where a few of the other listers have done this job
> themselves.
>
> 2: I called the closest Gas Tank Renu franchise. They will refurbish
>the
> tank for $210 - $300, depending on the condition of the tank. Talking to
> them and reading the product description, they seem to offer a quality
> product. One benefit that I feel strongly about with this option is the
> idea of their "plastic coated" lining that will be in the tank with a
> lifetime guarantee. They offer a 7 day turnaround time which is another
> plus.
>
> 3: Most performance catalogs list a high impact resistant fuel cell,
>along
> with traditional type plastic cells in the $150-$200 range. There are
> obviously no models that will fit in the car as nicely as the factory tank,
> but there are a few that will fit. Most of these are a little on the
> square side and will protrude into the trunk space a few inches. The
> benefit I feel strongly about with this option is the increase in impact
> resistance from the stock model. I also think that nicely installed a
> "race cell" would look cool! I am obviously not worried about keeping a
> stock look. Major downsides to this option seem to be inefficient use of
> space in the trunk area (being square and leaving a lot of space on the
> sides, and going into the trunk), the fact that most of these tanks feed
> from the top of the tank and would probably require me converting to an
> electric fuel pump, and that if I were in an accident bad enough to
> compromise the factory fuel tank, I would probably be dead anyway!
>
> What do YOU think?
>
> Rob Swift
> Manassas, Virginia
>
> P.S. I forgot to check into this one.....I remember seeing an aluminum
> tank in a Moss catalog. Does any one have any experience with this
> product? Any idea of the price?
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