Fuel Tank Restoration (rust) - MKIX
 

I have a 1959 Jaguar MKIX with the original gas tanks. I am starting to get sentiment from corrosion and rust in the tank. Does anyone know of a place that makes new tanks for a MKIX? Have you restored an original tank? I have read some mixed reviews about Gas Tank Renu and other restoring process and not sure what to do.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi RedDog,
I have used Gas Tank Renu for a 59 Cadallic and my tank hasn't had a problem. I had it done in 2003/4 time frame. I believe this process was developed by the Radiator Hospital here in Detroit area and they license other to do it to. So, I would guess the result depend on who is doing it and if they follow the procedure.

https://www.gastankrenu.com

RedDog,

My '60 Mk IX's right tank had some sort of liner material that was peeling away from the sidewall and actually blocking the gauge float from moving. I pulled the tank and took it to a local radiator shop that also specialized in tank cleaning and re-lining. My understanding is that they put it in an acid bath to clean it and then re-lined it without opening it (sealed the openings and distributed some sort of lining solution around the inside. So far, all is well. Total bill was $200.

/Doug

Hi,
I used this product, I assume you are in the U.S. and I don't know if it's available there or even if they'll post it. The results were impressive in my Jaguar Mk 10

https://www.rust.co.uk/product/slosh...-tank-sealer-7

Regards,

Mark VII-VIII-IX / 7-8-9 Stainless Steel Fuel/Gas/Petrol Tanks
 

Red Dog - I know you posted a long time ago about how to deal with rusty fuel tanks. Even if you've done something to deal with the issue in the interim, I thought you might want to know what we did.

The interim cures didn't work for us - and the local radiator/tank restoration folks wanted $600 per tank to "repair". And then we found a place in Rockford, Illinois (Rock Valley Antique Auto Parts - www.rockvalleyantiqueautoparts.com/ndex.htm) who is in the business of fabricating stainless steel fuel tanks for no more tha a rstoration would have cost - and we would end up with a far better tank than a repair could give. We arranged to send Rock Valley our original tanks and they're in the process now - expecting to finish in a few months (sometime in January 2022).

When they're done, I'll report to the Forum how it all turned out... we have high hopes.

Josh G

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Any chance we get a follow up on the stainless tank ?