Timely subject..... I just ordered up a kit from Eastwood...arrived yesterday. It comes with some of their metal etching solution, metal prep wash and two bottles of sealant. In addition to this cornucopia of chemicals one needs to add some muriatic acid and acetone. The kit costs $45 plus S&H.
My original tank in my '73 had rusted thru in the filter sump area (where the water will collect). I bought a Brazillian-made "universal" replacement tank and found it would not fit without some judicious "reshaping" (pounding on it with a hammer) to fit the chassis opening. Once I got to fit, I found that the original spare (and washer tank) would not fit into the well..... so it's back to repairing the original and sealing it...... will let you know how it works out. Mike 73T1 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 23:22 Subject: Re: [vintagvw] cleaning and/or sealing a gas tank? > It looks like the POR15 is the way to go. > They sell a kit for $65 that cleans, prepares, > and seals the tank. > > Brian > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "S. Truong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" <[email protected]> > Cc: "Vintage VW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Karmann Ghia Club" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 6:31 PM > Subject: Re: [vintagvw] cleaning and/or sealing a gas tank? > > >>* [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [03/15/07 05:55:49 >>PM -0400]: >> >>> Does anyone have any experiences (good or bad) >>> with cleaning and/or sealing a gas tank? I don't >>> think the tank needs any repairs. My only >>> experience was having a radiator shop perform >>> this on my Truck (20 gallon tank) and it costing >>> over $100.00. I understand there's cleaner/sealer >>> sold for home use but would like to hear of >>> experiences with this. _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
