Goo in the tank

[d mulcahy]

Does anyone know how to remove tar like substance found in fuel tank after very long periods of storage 15 + years?

[dave_clutterbuck]

Re: Goo in the tank

Had a similar problem with an a A35 petrol tank, tried tank cleaning fluids flushing to no avail. Best thing will be to get it done properly and checked over, company at Ellesmere Port Cropper & Jones did mine for me.
Regards
Dave

[d mulcahy]

Re: Goo in the tank

Thanks Dave just rang them 65 to 85 if they have to cut and reweld the tank, sounds reasonable to me. Thanks for the info. Regards Dave.

[stevejgreen]

Re: Goo in the tank

If we are talking a Marina based Roadster with an Escort van tank, it rather depends on how it was fitted, you might have to remove the rear tub to extract it.

[d mulcahy]

Re: Goo in the tank

No its a triumph based 2000 had a look and think it will come out, tight though!

[dave_clutterbuck]

Re: Goo in the tank

Hi Dave They also repaired my Marlin petrol tank, I recall being happy with the price and service. If you can deliver or collect the tank as it is a delightfully old fashioned company.

[dbazdavies]

Re: Goo in the tank

We used to have problems with classic Rolls and Bentleys which we imported from the USA - their fuel goes off a lot quicker than ours.... We came up with the following solution.....get 6 large size washing up liquid bottles empty them in to the tank make up an L shaped rod from brake pipe - put one end in an electric drill and start to mix the washing up with the black stuff - eventually the washing up liquid will destroy the black tar - the only down side is that when you power wash the tack you have loads of suds - but it used to save us thousands of pounds for new petrol tanks !!!

[d mulcahy]

Re: Goo in the tank

Hi Barry do you recommend Fairy?

[dbazdavies]

Re: Goo in the tank

Cheapest you can get Dave - we used Spar's own worked a treat - you might have to do it for a few days !!