Good luck. I hope others can help. My previous owner had the same trouble
and replaced the fuel injectors twice by the VW dealer but due to the
recurring problem they replaced the fuel tank with a new one. (Good for me.)
but it cost a pretty penny at dealer prices for him. Maybe there is a way to
siphon out the water and rust. Others more experienced than I am will no
doubt have solutions if they exist.

William

Hi all

Some weeks ago I posted a message about the engine was suffocating. I did
receive several tips, one of hose where to check for water in gas. So done,
and yes, plenty of water. Water was not the only thing I found. Lots of
brown dirt or rust particles were also in the gas. Changed my gas filter
(gas inside the filer was all brown). Hope none of the particles has reached
the injectors. Emptied out as much gas as I could by lifting the car on
front driver side. Filled 10 litres of gas and added water remover (not sure
what it is called in English).

The car is still not handling well. Rechecked for water, and yes it is still
there.

Two questions:

Anyone know how to completely empty the gas tank ?

I would probably need to get rid of the dirt particles that are in my gas
tank. Can it be cleaned while mounted on the car and if not, is there any
problems with removing the tank that I should be aware of ?

It is a -86 Caravelle with a -85 1.9L injection engine (no converter or
oxygen sensor).

Thanks