rcascoob Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 When replacing fuel pump, noticed that my gas tank was completely rusted inside. It sat for about a year and a half before I got it, so... Just wondering if anyone could help me source a good replacement for my 4WD Wagon... I've tried all salvos around here with no luck. I'm in Eastern OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fffourtwenty Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Maybe try a local radiator shop as they sometimes can clean and restore this sort of part, I searched for those terms and found that the jobs are similar in procedure, running chemicals and the like to remove all the corrosion, worth a go D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcascoob Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Well, I deliver mail and it's my only vehicle, so "it's a trap!" haha In doing my own research, I've read that the tank sealant takes a week to dry - I just can't wait that long. Why Subaru didn't put in a good plastic or pre-sealed-on-the-inside tank for an "all road" vehicle is beyond me. Then again, I haven't seen the inside of alot of others' tanks either... Maybe I can get someone to open 'er up and Line-X or Rhino coat the sunofagon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fffourtwenty Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Oh my yes why would they leave them virgin like that? Even some sort of coat would have saved it from the fuel-filter-a-week punchcard club Maybe just hire a car and just reverse through the route? Just a thought Good luck on getting it sorted, maybe fill it up and add a litre of Marvel, I've heard that stuff is good on neutralising whatever bugs are about in the fuel tank D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcascoob Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 maybe fill it up and add a litre of Marvel, I've heard that stuff is good on neutralising whatever bugs are about in the fuel tank D Would that be Marvel Mystery Oil? I think I've got it, still waiting for lazy salvo monkeys to pull a tank... If not, I'll have to drive an hour away and shell out $100, which is pretty cheap compared to other out of state yards' prices - actually, by 1/3. I could probably get a new one from Subaru for $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fffourtwenty Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Marvel is good stuff, works a treat on cars that have been "on vacation" or have fuel issues, recently saved an old SAAB 900S 16V that was seized, poured most of a litre down each pot and voila! 7 days later it turned over and runs well for a car with the engine in backwards D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcascoob Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 tI've heard the same (rejuving a locked engine) for this stuff in a spay can called "Micro Mist" that's made in TX (Micro-Mist, Inc. PO Box 1281 Ennis, TX 75120 Ph#: (972) 875-8995) and it's pretty hard to find - found at a "Parts Plus" store here in the Midwest for about $6 a can. It's used mainly in oilfield work, so it's a *much* better alternative to WD-40 if not most or all of the spray penetrant/lubes you can find. Curious by what a "pot" is... could that also mean "cylinder"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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