Hi Larry,
Thank you for the advise.
I'll check the price of a new tank first before starting a prolonged time of
difficulties with dirt in the gas...
If it's available for a reasonable price, I might go for it.
I may wait till Xmas time - the local parts dealer always has very special
bargains then.
Meanwhile I can replace the worn carpet and chair covers.
regards,
Hans Duinhoven
MGBGT '71
NBRG
WW
NOD
LISSE The Netherlands
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry Dickstein [SMTP:bugide@tfs.net]
> Sent: Saturday, September 05, 1998 00:49
> To: Hans Duinhoven
> Cc: 'mgs@autox.team.net'
> Subject: Re: Cleaning the gas tank
>
> Hans Duinhoven wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Before starting the engine after restoring my MGBGT 1971 thoroughly, I'd
> > better clean the tank of any dirt, gumming stuff etc.
> >
> > Any hints how to do this:
> > 1 the best
> > 2 the easiest
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Hans Duinhoven
> > MGBGT
> > NBRG
> > 1971
>
> --
>
> If the car has been sitting for any prolonged period, there is junk
> in
> it. Even if the car hasn't been sitting unattended long, it is still 27
> years old and there is probably junk (to include rust)in it.
> The best fix is still the easiest, considering how much
> time,trouble,
> cash, etc., you might waste getting back to the best fix. Take the tank
> out, responsibly dispose of old gas, squirrel fur, acorns, and whatever
> else is in there. Then pack it up and take it to a reputable radiator
> shop. They will know what to do. When it is done, you are likely to see
> all the pinholes that are in it. Then you move along to the easy part
> and buy a new gas tank and all will be right with the world. If the
> tank comes clean and is usable, then you are ready to put it back in.
> If you are a real glutton for punishment, you can try to fix the
> rust
> holes with any manner of gas tank repair stuff. Stick w/ the easy plan.
>
> Larry Dickstein
> Kansas City, MO
>
> Bob Allen's slow computer student!!!
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