I didn't realize that the sealer was a viable option. Sounds like a pretty neat product. I hope it works out for you.
David Check this link, these guys may be able to help. They list a new 64-65 Buick tank for US$160 and may have other options. www.tanksinc.com I used POR 15 to seal my 56 tank and it turned out okay but haven't had fuel in it yet. Was full of rust and pinholes and a real mess, the kit includes all the cleaning chemicals and sealer. Worth a try. www.por15.co.nz Ross
Hi Ross, I've seen the tanks site but am going to give repairing it a shot first. And I've been in touch with the POR15 people who have given me a quote - just over $130 which seems fairly good. The guy that has the tank at the moment is going to pressure test it this week (when I get the sender unit cap to him) and I reckon we'll try the sealer kit after that. Cheers
Cleaning and resealing gas tanks is a good option. Also check with local radiator shops, some also do gas tanks. Fuel Cell: Stinks up your trunk.
Just been to see the guy who is helping me with the tank, and he's pretty confident of a good outcome. He's going to dip it, put the (sender unit) cap on and pressure test. Any holes should be small and he'll lead up then dip again. This should get rid of all the rust and seal the thing properly. To make sure he'll pressure test again and probably dip again. I am sick of the plastic tote tank in the boot as like you say it stinks up, not only the boot but the whole car!
A fuel cell in the trunk will NOT stink if it's installed, plumbed, and vented properly. Good luck Davpav, I hope it all works out for you!
How did your tank redo work out? I'm just starting mine. i've had it out for about a month now and just now have everything I need to clean and seal the tank. It did not leak, but had sat for 25 years with the same fuel in it. I hope you had success! :TU:
Hi Rick I had a guy who does restorations here have a look at it. To get rid of most rust out he filled it with bolts and gave it a good shake - reckons he got a cup of fine rust out of it. Then dipped it then covered the outside with epoxy. To make sure it was sound he pressure tested in when it had dried, to 5lb. No leaks as all ok. Have put it back in the car and is all good.
Davpav, when you say that it was "dipped," do you mean that the inside was covered with a sealer? I'm assuming this guy knew what he was doing, but before the inside is sealed, you actually need to get rid of all the rust you can (nuts and bolts are a good start...), using an etching material, such as muriatic acid, and then making sure all residue is cleaned up with either acetone, or methyl ethyl ketone. If this isn't done properly, eventually the sealant will come off, and then you have an even bigger problem on your hands than a rusty tank. Not to put any fear into you, you may be fine. But if not done right the first time, this sort of deal would end up being a hassle to repeat over and over until it's done right.
