Urq fuel tank

OldKingPole · 06-08-11, 10:41 PM

Its it possible to flush these thoroughly?
Anyone successfully had this done?

What is this lining i've heard of?

missfire · 06-08-11, 10:45 PM

i've heard of it, not seen it though. a kind of anti-rust coating type thing wasn't it?

redneck method - tank out/tie to a cement mixer/fill with gravel and maybe some water?/seal tank filler cap/switch it on/leave it for 12 hours.

then do the same thing but this time fill it with tank paint and gravel.. (get the gravel out before the paint starts to set)

i'd give it a try! others wouldn't...

but then again, i've got a cement mixer.

OldKingPole · 07-08-11, 10:31 AM

An interesting solution. Not sure the petrol won't affect the paint though.
Anyone else got an opinion on this subject...?

quattro777 · 07-08-11, 10:51 AM

There are several kits available, very good if done properly, a disaster if not.

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-ta...epair-kit.html

stuartmmcfc · 07-08-11, 12:34 PM

Is it leaking or do is there loads of sediment you want to get rid of?

OldKingPole · 07-08-11, 08:39 PM

Its not leaking. Its partially blocked i think. Phil Payne said it should p1$$ out. Almost like a garden hose. All i get is a dribble by comparison. And with the filler cap off too!

OldKingPole · 07-08-11, 08:41 PM

I'm trying to add a picture but its having none of it....

missfire · 07-08-11, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldKingPole

An interesting solution. Not sure the petrol won't affect the paint though.
Anyone else got an opinion on this subject...?

is says 'tank paint' not wilko's finest magnolia..

tank out, either way..

OldKingPole · 07-08-11, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missfire

is says 'tank paint' not wilko's finest magnolia..

tank out, either way..

Oh yeah, ha ha ha.

OldKingPole · 17-08-11, 08:06 PM

Anyone on here had a fuel tank renovated? Anyone care to recommend a firm that does this?

06-08-11, 10:45 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,154	i've heard of it, not seen it though. a kind of anti-rust coating type thing wasn't it? redneck method - tank out/tie to a cement mixer/fill with gravel and maybe some water?/seal tank filler cap/switch it on/leave it for 12 hours. then do the same thing but this time fill it with tank paint and gravel.. (get the gravel out before the paint starts to set) i'd give it a try! others wouldn't... but then again, i've got a cement mixer.

07-08-11, 10:31 AM	#3
OldKingPole Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ipswich Posts: 18	An interesting solution. Not sure the petrol won't affect the paint though. Anyone else got an opinion on this subject...?

07-08-11, 10:51 AM	#4
quattro777 Super Sleuth! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,402	There are several kits available, very good if done properly, a disaster if not. http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-ta...epair-kit.html

07-08-11, 12:34 PM	#5
stuartmmcfc 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,243	Is it leaking or do is there loads of sediment you want to get rid of?

07-08-11, 08:39 PM	#6
OldKingPole Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ipswich Posts: 18	Its not leaking. Its partially blocked i think. Phil Payne said it should p1$$ out. Almost like a garden hose. All i get is a dribble by comparison. And with the filler cap off too!

07-08-11, 08:41 PM	#7
OldKingPole Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ipswich Posts: 18	I'm trying to add a picture but its having none of it....

17-08-11, 08:06 PM	#10
OldKingPole Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ipswich Posts: 18	Anyone on here had a fuel tank renovated? Anyone care to recommend a firm that does this?