Cleaning a fuel tank?

[Shane]

Mate of mine bought an old BMW that's been standing for 17 years...

He's stripped the fuel tank and is trying to clean it.

It's a mission!

Not only rust but a greasy gunk that has developed over the years.

Are there any preferred methods/solutions to doing this?

I would think there must be a type of acid to remove the rust. Currently he's using a degreaser and "vibrator" with steel balls.

Any advice would help.

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[Mad Manny]

Shane, you lazy tosser...

Go here & read post #19...

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=735&start=15

[Shane]

Shane, you lazy tosser...

Go here & read post #19...

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=735&start=15

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[Shane]

Ok thanks Manny!

It makes sense and we can do it!

Much obliged.

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[Ricof4e]

Mate of mine bought an old BMW that's been standing for 17 years...

He's stripped the fuel tank and is trying to clean it.

It's a mission!

Not only rust but a greasy gunk that has developed over the years.

Are there any preferred methods/solutions to doing this?

I would think there must be a type of acid to remove the rust. Currently he's using a degreaser and "vibrator" with steel balls.

Any advice would help.

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Your mate sounds like an interesting bloke.

[Shane]

I wondered how long it would take before someone posted a chirp

He actually used one of those vibrators you use when you pour concrete....

Worked quite well but not 100% effective.

[HenriSteyn]

Careful choice of words always required!
Even then some will find something!
All tongue in cheek and a good laugh!!!