on 4/12/06 1:51 PM, Sam Walters at sam.cooks@VERIZON.NET wrote: > Jeff, > > I have never had a gas tank related problem. I think problems are most > likely in vans that been sitting for a substantial period of time with > no gas in the tank. > > I wouldn't change it unless there was reason to do so. If you are real > worried about it, pull it and look inside and make a decision based on > what you see. You will have plenty of time to do that while the > conversion is being done. > > Compare some of the list vendors before buying one off ebay. Often ebay > prices start at more than some of the list vendors charge. I agree. This problem is more frequent on the vintage bus list where vehicles have sat for 10-20 years. I removed the tank on my 65 Westy which had been sitting for 7-8 years, & flushed it out w/ no problems(the air was still in the tires also). However there are ways to knock all the rust loose (put a chain or ball bearings/rocks in the tank & shake, then drain), clean it out, etc. & I believe that POR-15 has a product for coating/sealing rust in the inside of a tank to keep gamboo from getting into the filter. Tom-unleaded regular $2.16/gal +_ here-think it will last? |
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