Date:         Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:59:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gas tank/fuel system cleaner
Comments: To: TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
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Is there some reason you feel that it needs a super cleaning ?

I just 'treat the fuel' and fuel system fairly conservatively.
I might put in Berriman's Carb Cleaner ..........I buy it in the gallon can
, there are instructions on the can for how much to mix in.
I use Lucas Brand Fuel Injection Cleaner some.  Any van or car that I get
...........I get some fresh fuel in the tank right away, and some Lucas fuel
treatment.

I also notice on the side of a gallon jug of Marvel Mystery Oil it says
'fuel system lubricant' ............with instructions on how much to add to
gas.
I treat fuel systems with those 3 primarily.

I think it's smarter to treat something gently over time, rather than try to
blast it hard with a 'super cleannig' ........that's a great way to create
problems where there weren't any before the treatment.
'easy does it' so to speak.
scott




----- Original Message -----
From: "TJ Hemrick" <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 8:59 PM
Subject: Gas tank/fuel system cleaner


>> Hey all,  any ideas (no explosives or other funny pranks) for something I
>> can put in a fuel tank to mix with the gas in the tank to wash away any
>> varnish from old fuel in the lines/pump as it runs through the system?  I
>> was thinking something REALLY nasty like MEK (Methyl ethyl ketone) or
>> Acetone, Lacquer Thinner, or something similar.  I mean it al burns,
>> right?
>> What kind of proportions could I run to do it fairly quick?  Say 5 to 1
>> (gas
>> to chemical)?  I know bio-diesel will strip paint but it has to soak a
>> bit
>> and I don't think the engine will be too happy with a little diesel mix.
>> Maybe a small amount over a long time but I need the varnish gone in a
>> few
>> tanks.  May not be possible but just throwing it out there.  No, it
>> doesn't
>> have to be a vanagon.  Could be almost any car but it is EFI and it is
>> Bosch.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> TJ