Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: mdsalemi on May 12, 2005, 08:33:27
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Gents,
It is apparent (we'll see...) that I need a new fuel tank to correct my fuel issues; the mechanic said that the inside of my tank is corroding. Being that my car is of show quality, I decided that a new tank is the proper thing to do rather then renew the old one. But, that did not stop me from investigating.
http://www.gastankrenu.com/welcome.htm
This is a franchise that really renews the fuel tank. It isn't simply a coating--though that is part of the process, but they do indeed bead blast the tank inside and out, as well as renew the flower pot; there is some specific mention of plastic parts inside "some German fuel tanks" and these are removed and replaced. See the article from Popular Mechanics; its worth a read on the process:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/car_care/1266991.html
My suspicion is that this process is probably a bit more thorough then rattling an old chain or gravel around the gas tank and pouring in something yourself. Have a look-see at the process from the two url's I've provided here and file this under "fuel tanks" or "gas tanks".
Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored
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I had this process done on the gas tank of my 70 Chevelle about 7 years ago. It was relatively inexpensive as compared to buying a new tank. (Around $125 at the time) It looks the same today as when I picked it up to reinstall.
70 Chevelle 13.7 @ 99.7
70 280 SL Silver/Black top
05 C230 Kompressor
03 Dodge Durango SLT
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Michael:
I was right! I figured if you took the floot out of the center of the tank and used a bore scoop to look down into the tank you would see the problem. Well I am glad to hear you found the problem, I suspected that was your problem all along.
Happy motoring
Bob Geco