R Dubya Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I got a new TGP a week or two ago, 89 Red/Tan, beautiful shape. Needs minor paint work in some areas, but overall in great condition. I've reinstalled the PMIII, x-over, turbo, fuel lines, almost ready to start it, hopefully on Monday. So my question is with the just under half tank of gas that has been sitting for for 3+ yrs. Should I drop the tank and have it cleaned? My estimate is that there is 4-7 gallons in the tank, so if I top off the tank with 93 octane and some fuel stabilzer would I be safe to run it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I would drain it and clean it out just to be safe. Better than creating more problems down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 my friend bought a Turbo Shadow that had been sitting for a few years....we drained the tank before starting it and the gas looked like red wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Dubya Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 There is no way to drain the tank without dropping it out correct? And a radiator shop should be able to clean it for me right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 You could unhook the fuel line and use the fuel pump test lead to pump the gas out but that won't get all the gunk. And it would probably fill the pump with gunk and clog the fuel filter. A rad. shop should be able to do clean it. You can buy stuff to clean it at home. Check the tank for any rust while it's out also. May need to get the inside sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
god910 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I was on Adv. auto's website the other day and HAPPENED across new fuel tanks for the beloved TGP. IIRC, it was less than $100. Lemme go check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
god910 Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Bam: Fuel Tank And the new straps are $24.88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Dubya Posted June 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Yeah I called a shop in town here and they quoted me $77 for a new tank. I was thinking I might just get it cleaned and re-install it. It only has 38K on in it and it's a California car so I don't think rust will be an issue, I'm just worried that the fuel may harm the engine if I run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Dubya Posted June 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Bam. I dropped that tank today and I'm going to take it and have it serviced tomorrow, so needless to say I can't start the car yet, but I don't have it all the way back together yet. I was crawling around underneath it(obviously) and I was thinking to myself, "Damn, this thing is clean." Really. I thought that in my head. :shock: Not a spot of rust on the entire car. Not just the body. The whole car. I hope it runs without having me dump my next 2 paychecks in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Dubya Posted June 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 So the tank was as clean as it could be on the inside, but the gas smelled more like turpentine than gas. I got myself a new pump screen and it's ready to be installed. Now all I have to do is put that in and bleed the brakes and I can drive it. I can't wait. Thanks for the input. I'm sure I'm better off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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