Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:50:19 -0700
Reply-To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
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Hi Brett.
I used rust inhibitor on vehicle frame NOT on the fuel tank. Wasn't
suggesting using that stuff on a fuel tank. :)
If it were me, I'd replace that tank.
At best, I'm a shade tree mechanic, not an expert. But IMO, (based on
your pics) rust inhibitor, paint etc. on a fuel tank in that condition
would only cover up rust that would likely become a hole(s) sooner
than the new grommets etc. would need to be replaced (next tank
reseal)
The tank wall isn't that thick to start with.
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/446713.jpg
Just my shade tree .02. :)
Neil.
On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 12:21 PM, brett rueff <rueffy@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Neil. I was able to pressure test it this morning, got quite a few PSI
> in there and there were no pin leaks. Rust chips are pretty large in the
> area where I have the rust patches - im worried if I work it back to clean
> material I will have a very thin walled tank in that area. Im also
> scratching my head as to what tool to use - normally I would just hit it
> with the angle grinder....probably not a good idea in this case. My
> electric wire brush isn't quite cutting it.
> Maybe i'll just brush the loose stuff off and try your rust inhibitor trick.
> Brett
>
>> Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:27:52 -0800
>> Subject: Re: Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
>> From: musomuso@gmail.com
>> To: rueffy@hotmail.com
>> CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>>
>> Just a WAG, but looking at 2nd image, my first reaction is that you
>> may find pin holes in that tank. If I found pin holes I'd toss it. But
>> that's just me. :)
>>
>> There are rust inhibitor sprays that should slow down the rust some.
>> When I'm "under there" I spray Rust Check (crappy tire) at harder to
>> get at areas in hopes that it'll work it's way between parts that are
>> tack welded in place. Where possible, I remove the loose rust and
>> paint on inhibitor.
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 9:57 PM, brett rueff <rueffy@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> > The tank has some surface corrosion in a couple of patches. Other than
>> > these two areas tank appears in good shape. Inside looks excellent.
>> > I think its worth tying to save. Any suggestions for dealing with the
>> > surface rust? Wire brush, prime and seal?
>> > I have some minor surface rust starting in the cavity where the tank
>> > sits.
>>
>> > Heres my pics:
>> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/55896090@N04/sets/72157626253934738/
>> > ThanksBrett91 Vanagon. EJ22. Vancouver, BC
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>
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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
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