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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 powderi 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
outside still look niceyou mean rusty on the outside?
because leave it for quite sometimes, without full tank.rust? how can it get rust?
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 materialCleaning 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.
How to coat the inside? Cut open?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.
Be careful when handling fuel tank, even when empty the petrol fume can ignite and explode.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