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Re: Cleaning the gas tank

To: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Subject: Re: Cleaning the gas tank
From: Larry Dickstein <bugide@tfs.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 17:49:01 -0500
Hans Duinhoven wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Before starting the engine after restoring my MGBGT 1971 thoroughly, I'd
> better clean the tank of any dirt, gumming stuff etc.
> 
> Any hints how to do this:
> 1 the best
> 2 the easiest
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Hans Duinhoven
> MGBGT
> NBRG
> 1971

-- 

        If the car has been sitting for any prolonged period, there is junk in
it.  Even if the car hasn't been sitting unattended long, it is still 27
years old and there is probably junk (to include rust)in it.
        The best fix is still the easiest, considering how much time,trouble,
cash, etc., you might waste getting back to the best fix.  Take the tank
out, responsibly dispose of old gas, squirrel fur, acorns, and whatever
else is in there.  Then pack it up and take it to a reputable radiator
shop. They will know what to do.  When it is done, you are likely to see
all the pinholes that are in it.  Then you move along to the easy part
and buy a new gas tank and all will be right with the world.  If the
tank comes clean and is usable, then you are ready to put it back in.
        If you are a real glutton for punishment, you can try to fix the rust
holes with any manner of gas tank repair stuff.  Stick w/ the easy plan.

Larry Dickstein
Kansas City, MO

Bob Allen's slow computer student!!!

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