Check out the www.por15.com they sell a gas tank resto kit. I've never used it myself but check out this site for a step by step http://homepage.mac.com/ratwell/FuelTankRestoration.html I don't know if the vanagon tank will come out as well due to the odd shape in the middle but could be worth a shot. Cheers, Kevin 87 Westy Burlington VT -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Thompson, Michael Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 2:09 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Noisy Pump
On this subject, I have a lot of 'crud' in my tank which keeps blocking my filter. The tank is a replacement one and looks good on the outside. You can hear the pump cavitating as it tries to pump the gas (strange humming noise), due to the filter getting blocked and restricting flow. The end point is restriction in flow to the point that the engine cannot accelerate due to the injection pressure being too low. The crud in the filter is rust - how do I clean and rust-proof the inside of the tank - can it be flushed by someone without removing? Or should I pull it and flush with rust proofer? TIA Michael 1981 Westy 'Daisy' --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.648 / Virus Database: 415 - Release Date: 3/31/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.648 / Virus Database: 415 - Release Date: 3/31/2004 |
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