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Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:19 pm
by 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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Re: Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:35 pm
by Mad Manny
Shane, you lazy tosser...
Go here & read post #19...
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=735&start=15
Re: Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:49 pm
by Shane
Re: Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:52 pm
by Shane
Ok thanks Manny!
It makes sense and we can do it!
Much obliged.
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Re: Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:16 pm
by Ricof4e
Shane wrote: ↑Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:19 pm
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.
Re: Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:49 pm
by 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.
Re: Cleaning a fuel tank?
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 5:53 pm
by HenriSteyn
Careful choice of words always required!
Even then some will find something!
All tongue in cheek and a good laugh!!!
