rusty fuel tank, any advice ?

[wongsengming]

just checked and found that fuel tank gt some rusty. how to clean it?

 

[xtremeleo]

i usually advice on changing it jer,but it depends on what car is it for? some cars are impossible to find its replacement. i. dat case, i wud advice differently

 

[drew1.0beta]

you mean rusty on the outside?

 

[wongsengming]

i usually advice on changing it jer,but it depends on what car is it for? some cars are impossible to find its replacement. i. dat case, i wud advice differently

is a 1.6 wira fuel tank. but i haven take down the fuel tank, just inspect from the fuel tank float, the float gt rusty too, look in the fuel tank seems to have some rusty powder

you mean rusty on the outside?

outside still look nice

 

[ronaldindin]

rust? how can it get rust?

 

[wongsengming]

rust? how can it get rust?

because leave it for quite sometimes, without full tank.

 

[wsukun]

rust will spread all over eventually i assume.
better change it or risk for clogged fuel lines and other vital components.

 

[wongsengming]

is it expensive to change a new tank? any other way to clean it?

 

[ColdPlay]

Cleaning and re-coating cost around RM1xx. Replacing with good condition halfcut tank is another option. Cost close to RM3xx.
Not sure about the cost of new tank though as most people prefer halfcut ones.
DIY is another option but problem will be finding a right coating material as the petrol itself can be corrosive.

 

[wongsengming]

Cleaning and re-coating cost around RM1xx. Replacing with good condition halfcut tank is another option. Cost close to RM3xx.
Not sure about the cost of new tank though as most people prefer halfcut ones.
DIY is another option but problem will be finding a right coating material as the petrol itself can be corrosive.

re-coating outside surface or the tank in side? actually i would like to DIY, just need some advice, how to clean it, using what kind of method or material

 

[ColdPlay]

Re-coating required on cleaned area. Doesn't matter outside or inside. Main concern is inside as the rust may contaminate the fuel lines. Unlike outside part which can be coated with any suitable material, the inside part is quite a headache, Grinding tool is too much for small area. Maybe you can try 1000cc sandpaper just to removed the thin rust. Make sure to clean properly. Check out Ace Hardware for suitable coating material.

 

[xtremeleo]

if its a wira,change to a new unit. dont bother with other tedious works. u have much choices to choose from,there are a lot selling around,shudnt be too expensive imo

 

[vr2turbo]

Re-coating required on cleaned area. Doesn't matter outside or inside. Main concern is inside as the rust may contaminate the fuel lines. Unlike outside part which can be coated with any suitable material, the inside part is quite a headache, Grinding tool is too much for small area. Maybe you can try 1000cc sandpaper just to removed the thin rust. Make sure to clean properly. Check out Ace Hardware for suitable coating material.

How to coat the inside? Cut open?

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re-coating outside surface or the tank in side? actually i would like to DIY, just need some advice, how to clean it, using what kind of method or material

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