slice Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Ok peeps I have just looked inside the FJs tank and it's a bit of a horror story lot's of surface rust and general crud and bit's of stuff floating around inside, I seem to remember many years ago you could pour sand (play type) and water into the tank and sort of slosh it around and that would get most of the crud out but was wondering if over the years if someone had come up with a better way than doing a maracas dance in the garage ?? Is there or have you heard of anything that gets the tank clean without giving the impression of doing a bad Dad dance in the dark of your garage, sorry just had a horrible picture of self shaking like I have epilepsy!! Someone MUST have come up with some sort of chemical that will do this without all the shake rattle and roll I seem to remember from days gone by. Any advice appreciated or your own horror stories gleefully accepted.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted January 29, 2014 Moderator Posted January 29, 2014 Worst out with sand, old bolts or ball bearings (pick your choice) White vinegar - 5ltrs from Fleabay. The link is for 2x5ltrs LINKY You still have to shake it though. My youngest brother has epilepsy so I could hand the tank to him.
Moderator Cynic Posted January 29, 2014 Moderator Posted January 29, 2014 Yes there are chemical treatments to fix the tank but you still have to do the dad dance. Search for tank sealers. Some are out dated like petseal, whick breaks up in ethanol. There are others, the one I used came from tank care products (I think). Several years ago now. Still have the pot I mixed it in and nothing, NOTHING from bleach to battery acid has so much as stained it. Handfull of gravel, some white spirit and a dad dance does start things off though.......
jimmy Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Instead of nuts and bolts, I prefer a length of chain that way its easier to remove. Not tried it myself but I've read of folks recommending flat cola. Fill the tank with cheap supermarket cola, leave for a day or so then rinse. As I say not tried it myself edited to add an n (since I found out the mods can tell if you've edited a post)
Tommy xs Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 you could try electrolysis still think you'll end up doing the dad dance though, seen someone on youtube use fishtank grit then wrap it in a blanket and put it in the dryer think you'd need a big dryer though
Moderator DirtyDT Posted January 29, 2014 Moderator Posted January 29, 2014 Instead of nuts and bolts, I prefer a length of chain that way its easier to remove. Not tried it myself but I've read of folks recommending flat cola. Fill the tank with cheap supermarket cola, leave for a day or so then rinse. As I say not tried it myself edited to add an n (since I found out the mods can tell if you've edited a post) We can? Cola works but is sticky so you will need to get the sugar out afterwards.
jimmy Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 We can? You mean you cant I had edited a post a wee while ago and was then told I had edited it. I just assumed (and you know what they say about assuming) that the mods could tell, oh well back to unfettered editing
Noise Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I've just done my Fuel Tank using Kreem, three parts. Part A is to clean out rust and crud bad rust requires nuts, stones or chain to help remove rust. Part B cleans out the water and any excess crap and then you have theFuel Tank sealer. Cost £55 but sounds like the cola truck well Work just rinse out with lots of water.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted January 29, 2014 Moderator Posted January 29, 2014 You mean you cant I didn't say that. Beware of big brother. Remember to turn off your PC cam when posting in your underpants. 1
slice Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 Jimmy if your in your PANTS while answering this STOP IT NOW !!! Bad enough I have to look like a burk without the picture I now have thank you !!! Anyway back to the point, thanks guys will look at some of the options on offer and get back to you, still not looking forward to shaking this damned great tank about it must weigh 10 pounds all by itself let alone with a gallon of water and a few pounds of sand in it !!!
Tommy xs Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 maybe someone has designed a tank tumbler like the sonic cleaner Jimmy posted for me, can't be too hard something like a spit roast frame with some clamps on to hold the tank
jimmy Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Wrap it in a blanket and put it in the tumble drier........
Noise Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Put petrol in it, stick Fuel cap on, turn on Fuel valve and add a naked flame, should blow the rust right off. No shaking like a twat just make sure you have a damp towel to hand if things start to get hot. 1
feliks Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I've heard vinegar works great: http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?160438-1-99-Fuel-tank-rust-removal
Preload Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 You buy a kit called POR15 it worked for me, it did the whole job de-rusting, cleaning & sealing.
Moderator Cynic Posted January 29, 2014 Moderator Posted January 29, 2014 Dont forget rust used to be the metal your tank is made from, if its bad it needs cleaning and sealing or itwill start leaking.
Moderator drewpy Posted January 29, 2014 Moderator Posted January 29, 2014 Frost do the motorcycle POR kit, used it on the FZ tank and its brilliant, £38. http://www.frost.co.uk/por15-motorcycle-fuel-tank-repair-kit.html as for nuts and bolts wrap tank in pillows and use a cement mixer, stopping now and then to put tank in different position.
slice Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Drewpy I am NOT putting the FJ tank in a cement mixer !!! But thanks for the link will give them a call.
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