=
; Steve, I do not know what pressure. BUT, you can fill it and ch=
eck
for leaks with soapy water spray. No leaks then tank is good. &nbs=
p;These tanks
are made from very thick metal, 1/4", about. The usual place for m=
ajor
deterioration is BEHIND the data plate. Since it was welded on in =
only the
four corners the tanks tend to rust badly behind this plate. New t=
anks from
Manchester Tank, the OEM manufactured of these tanks, have the data plat=
e
welded on solidly all around, guess they know there was a problem, DUH !=
I
highly recommend that you remove the data plate by cutting through the w=
elds
with a hack saw. Do not use a grinder or any implement that will m=
ake sparks
while cutting the welds. Once the tag is removed clean the surface=
of the
tank well with a wire brush and check that the surface of the tank where=
the
data plate was is solid and not leaking. Small pinholes develop he=
re first.
If no leaks are found then you can clean the rest of the tank with a wir=
e
brush or by sand blasting then prime and paint with good automotive rust=
preventative primer and paint. Then top coat with paintable rubber=
ised
rocker guard. This will extend the life of your tank for a few mor=
e years.
Best is to check it now and then for paint loss and further rusting. &nb=
sp;It is
in a very hostile environment under the vehicle getting constantly
sandblasted by road debris.
Cheers
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
BusFusion a =
VW Camper event in Almonte, June 7-10
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & Capital City VW Club
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
STEBRO/Vanagon Stain=
less Steel Mufflers
Frank Condelli &a=
mp; Associates or http://frankcondelli.com