Has anyone R&Red their fuel tank??

geneo · #1 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 02:22 PM

Restoring a 72 GTV with rust in the tank(the sender is also in poor shape). What techniques or stuff do you use to clean out a tank. I've heard some radiator shops will boil them out,,,,,anyone with experience??

**ECARRILLO** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 03:11 PM

I just went thru that ordeal. I had it cleaned twice but it was just TOO rust in it. I finally took it to a radiator shop where they open it and put some special coating. I think you might as well do this once and do it right. I was left on the road with a clogged fuel pump, then fuel line, then carburetor filter...........

It is just not worth it! Go and do it right. I am supposed to pick up mine tomorrow!! I'll let you know how it turns.

Eliseo Carrillo

**Sniady** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-29-2003, 06:06 PM

I'd say Radiator shop.

Alfapwr · #4 (**permalink**) 05-05-2003, 08:48 PM

When I was restoring my Duetto I had the tank out to get the car painted. I had my dad take it to a shop near to him that did the RENU process. Basically they split the tank, cleaned it and burned off the varnish, repaired the pinholes I didn't know it had, coated the inside and baked it on, put the tank back together and coated the outside and baked it on.

ZERO problems.

Cost about $250 if I remember right.

The shop was a radiator shop too.

Good luck !

Dan