Date:         Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:25:33 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: opinion on California Import Parts  86-90 Gas tank
Comments: cc: trclark@SHAW.CA
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In a message dated 23/08/2005 3:12:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Has any  one tried the above ?
Is the zinc coating inside holding up=20
how is  the outside rust proofing where they rust around the=20
fuel sensor in the  recess in the middle of the tank



Tim, these are the tanks I use here.  For best  results and longevity they
should be prepped and coated with POR 15 prior to  installation.  They will last
a lifetime afterwards if you keep the tank  full during storage to prevent
internal rusting.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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