texis30O Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I found someone here in town to recondition my fuel tank and line it to keep it nice and clean. I am going to be out about 225. Anyone else had this done? This was the last weak link in my car. I have fixed all other problems as far as the motor is concerned. When we dropped the tank it sounded like a empty soinic cup of shaved ice inside....I guess I should have checked it out before I paid to get the carb rebuilt the first time.....( stupid learning curve...) Next up....brakes....then fill the Nitrous bottle..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 Got the tank lined. They did it twice for me to make sure everything was good. They had to open it up and fix things insde and put herback together,coated the outside and sent me onmy way.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I recently had my tank refurbished on my 1978 280Z. It cost me $115. The tank was boiled in caustic soda for two days to clean all the junk and crap in it. It is whistle clean now and looks brand new. I also just finished painting it and also re-furbishing the straps and bolts. As a by the by, my guy was not a fan of lining the tank and cutting open a perfectly good tank, as he has seen liners collapse and fail over time - just a thought. I'll post a few pics up soon. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 That is a good investment. You won't have to worry about rust issues for a long long time, if ever. Still use a good inline filter between the tank and pump. as for liners failing, yes it does happen. I believe it is a result of inadequate prep and/or poor quality liner material. Most rad shops that provide this service have their reputation on the line and will only perform this on a viable tank with a quality liner material. I used an inexpensive liquid liner on a steel tank for holding water. It flaked continually until I finally replaced it with a custom aluminum tank...problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Over the last few years I have taken several gas tanks down to a radiator shop for “boiling†out. Never paid more than $75 per tank, so I wonder what you are getting for $225? I had one of the gas tank sealers/liners come off and it clogged the fuel feed line, ruining a perfectly good tank. Because of this, I would only recommend using a liner if you have to seal up any small rust pin holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 See if you have a Gas Tank Renu dealer near you. I had them do my tank about seven years ago and they charged me $175. They did a great job and they have a lifetime warranty.. http://www.gastankrenu.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 Well I wish I would have known before I got it done. It looks good to me.....We will see for now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.