In a message dated 11/07/2006 12:05:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
tele2222@yahoo.com writes:

I had  been gradually coming to the conclusion that I
probably need to replace the  tank.  I already ordered
the seal kit and and new sending unit (which  I assume
will fix my inaccurate gauge problem) and have been
doing some  research on new tank vs. re-sealing the old
one.  From what I have  come to understand, really
cleaning out the old one is probably not  possible due
to the screens you mention.  Is that  correct?
        I know of no way to clean  that screen short of cutting open the tank
and then welding it back  together.  Seems to me better to buy a new tank !

I
assume the screens would also complicate re-sealing.

I  found a thread over on Samba where one guy (can't
remember who) claimed  that replacement tanks were all
crap and therefore it was better to clean  and re-seal
your old one.  I think he might be a lone  voice,
however.  How can I be sure the replacement tank I buy
is of  decent quality and has no internal screens?
    Replacement tanks crap ?  Crappier than the  OEMs with a built in screen
that cannot be cleaned and a rubber hose that craps  out !  What a joke that
is.  No idea on how to find out what's in a  replacement tank.  Anybody got a
small camera or they themselves small  enough to get in there.  I've been
trying to figure that one out  myself.  Trust the vendor ?  Try to contact the
manufacturer - no luck  so far !  Maybe someone else has some valuable information
?  We are  all waiting !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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