contaminated fuel tank/clean or replace

[patspond]

I have a badly contaminated fuel tank in my 81 coupe . It had been sitting a long while when I bought it. My question is; Is there a REAL GOOD tank cleaner that will work and where can I find it or should I go ahead and replace the tank, lines ,etc.?;help
Ed

 

[Twin_Turbo]

It's very easy to drop the tank, disconnet the fuel lines, remove the exhaust and the spare tire carrier, unbolt the straps and the support bar and it'll drop out. Remove the flange 9fuel metering assembly) and empty it. Rinse it out to clean it.

When done, rinse out the fuel lines w/ some alcohol and replace the fuel filter.

 

[patspond]

contamination fuel tank

thanks winnie for your input.. Are you suggesting that I also use alcohol to clean the tank? Ed

 

[Twin_Turbo]

The tank has a bladder inside, just rinse it w/ water and let it dry. No need for alcohol there, water will come into it anyways. You just don't want water in the fuel lines.

 

[patspond]

Gotcha,, Thanks

 

[Dave L.]

fuel tank cleaning

patspond -welcome to CAC! glad to have another '81 owner onboard. I dug up some info that may be helpful to you.

Dave

 

[patspond]

Dave,, Thanks for the info but I can't make out the second pic,sorry Ed

 

[patspond]

Dave ,,Ignor the previous statement. The pic printed out fine. Thanks ,,Ed:CRASH