Fuel tank cleaning.

[pkrboo]

The beetles fuel tank is a bit rusty inside. It's been sat for two years with moisture getting in.

So what's your best tips for cleaning it.

I don't want to use frost stuff as it isn't much cheaper than buying a new tank (veewee £82)

So quick cheaper cleanup tips please.

I'm thinking a chain and since shaking followed by some toilet cleaner and water to make hydrochloric acid.

The pic is of the seized up rusty fuel sender. Cleaned it a bit and some 3in1 oil and it's now working again!! And a pic of the tank filter

[Zed]

Get a new tank, job done.

[sANDYbAY]

If you can get access to a cement mixer you could strap the tank to it for the chain/nuts and bolts process and leave it running for a few hours. It'd save a helluva lot of shaking.

youll also need lots of baking soda to neutralise the acid afterwards.

[VW Toast]

To be honest, there not much money. 4 Bolts.Replace it and save a lot of hassle.

[rickyrooo1]

Fill it with petrol and use a match, easy.

[pkrboo]

im on a tight budget and externally the tank is n good nick. plus i like the challenge of trying to make something work again.

[VW Toast]

Oct 30, 2017 16:55:19 GMT pkrboo said:

im on a tight budget and externally the tank is n good nick. plus i like the challenge of trying to make something work again.

Mate, it's a fuel tank, they can split when in bad condition or be rotten in corners. Why risk the rest of the car when a new one at Hermatige is under £100.00. Probably get one cheaper at other places.