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Subject:Re: fuel tank clogged
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:08:12 -0500

Try blowing some air pressure back into the tank from the line normally
connected to the fuel filter.
Use only about 15psi and remove the gas cap.
I had a situation when I removed the filter with a full tank of gas and
nothing dribbled or flowed out the line, blowing the line backwards worked
good.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 12:48 PM
Subject: fuel tank clogged

> I have determined that my fuel tank is clogged with rust or something.
Fuel pump works fine, the new filter, but fuel pump makes a lot of noise
even on a full tank.  It is being starved.  I installed my spare fuel pump
and no change in symptoms.
>
> So, I need to pull my tank and clean it out and reseal it (the vent lines
leak anyway).
>
> Two questions: Who has the best and most complete reseal kit?  How hard is
it to get the rust out?
>
> I have searched the archives for a good walk-through of the procedures,
but no can find.
>
> Your help is, as always, appreciated.
>
> Warren Lail
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"