Speed_Safely Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 What is the proper way to clean out a gas tank. I have a Del Sol shell that has been sitting for about 3 or more years. Now I'm going back into my project. Do I have to drop the tank? Or is there a way I could just flush it out while its stil bolted onto the car? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Pretty sure you have to drop the tank. At least the last time I was under there I didn't see a drain plug. Unless anyone else has any ideas. I'll probably be dealing with this problem too since my car has sat for the last 10 months and I didn't bother to put any stabilizer in. >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed_Safely Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Do you guys think that a EG Hatchback gas tank would work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Different part numbers. I think the del Sol's is specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 mines got a drain plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 well if you have no plug, youll have to drop it, empty it, wash it out with water, then put 50/50 water and bleach in it, slosh it around, empty it, wash it out again, empty that of course, let it dry, bolt back up, refuel, and youre good to go... thats how the guys a the BMW dealership told me to do it when i had to clean out mine on my E30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 While you have the down time on the car it would really pay to do that anyway, I would think. When else are you gonna have the chance to do it? And a 14 year old car that's been sitting for the past three years could probably use it... "Do it right or do it twice." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 well if you have no plug, youll have to drop it, empty it, wash it out with water, then put 50/50 water and bleach in it, slosh it around, empty it, wash it out again, empty that of course, let it dry, bolt back up, refuel, and youre good to go... thats how the guys a the BMW dealership told me to do it when i had to clean out mine on my E30 What's the bleach do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrIaN EG2 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 the guys at BMW said it cleans away all the dirt, grime, and other junk thats been sitting in the tank over the years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shak3yb0n3z Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 What's the bleach do? makes your whites whiter! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchness Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 makes your whites whiter! lol What I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmgogo Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 well FYI if there is any baremetal exposed in the tank the bleach acts as an oxidizer and corrodes the FK outa the metal, Honestly just use some isopropyl alchahol, or a drycleaning solvent (PD-680, brake cleaner, electric parts cleaner) or if you dont have access to bulks of those dry cleaning solvents use a strong concentrate of simple green, and flush it out a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondahunter Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 well FYI if there is any baremetal exposed in the tank the bleach acts as an oxidizer and corrodes the FK outa the metal, Honestly just use some isopropyl alchahol, or a drycleaning solvent (PD-680, brake cleaner, electric parts cleaner) or if you dont have access to bulks of those dry cleaning solvents use a strong concentrate of simple green, and flush it out a few times. amen to the alcohol!!! it's cheap, about 50 cents a bottle last time i checked. Just buy good bit of that, dump in and it will evaporate relatively quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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