Gas Tank RENU

[mdsalemi]

Gents,

It is apparent (we'll see...) that I need a new fuel tank to correct my fuel issues; the mechanic said that the inside of my tank is corroding.  Being that my car is of show quality, I decided that a new tank is the proper thing to do rather then renew the old one.  But, that did not stop me from investigating.

http://www.gastankrenu.com/welcome.htm

This is a franchise that really renews the fuel tank.  It isn't simply a coating--though that is part of the process, but they do indeed bead blast the tank inside and out, as well as renew the flower pot; there is some specific mention of plastic parts inside "some German fuel tanks" and these are removed and replaced.  See the article from Popular Mechanics; its worth a read on the process:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/car_care/1266991.html

My suspicion is that this process is probably a bit more thorough then rattling an old chain or gravel around the gas tank and pouring in something yourself.  Have a look-see at the process from the two url's I've provided here and file this under "fuel tanks" or "gas tanks".

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored

[70chevelle]

I had this process done on the gas tank of my 70 Chevelle about 7 years ago.  It was relatively inexpensive as compared to buying a new tank.  (Around $125 at the time)  It looks the same today as when I picked it up to reinstall.

70 Chevelle 13.7 @ 99.7
70 280 SL Silver/Black top
05 C230 Kompressor
03 Dodge Durango SLT

[Bob G ✝︎]

Michael:
I was right! I figured if you took the floot out of the center of the tank and used a bore scoop to look down into the tank you would see the problem. Well I am glad to hear you found the problem, I suspected that was your problem all along.


Happy motoring
Bob Geco