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Ready to go back in.
Ready to go back in.
0 2014/03/13 21:14:22
Getting ready to put the tank back in the vehicle, ensure the fuel line clips are in place before you put the tank in. Note the orientation of the clips, they are in the locked position. It is darn near impossible to get the clips on the tank after the tank has been installed.
Getting ready to put the tank back in the vehicle, ensure the fuel line clips are in place before you put the tank in. Note the orientation of the clips, they are in the locked position. It is darn near impossible to get the clips on the tank after the tank has been installed.
0 2014/03/13 21:14:22
After several coats of rust aversion paint.
After several coats of rust aversion paint.
0 2014/03/13 21:14:22
After several coats of rust aversion paint.
After several coats of rust aversion paint.
0 2014/03/13 21:16:06
After several coats of rust aversion paint.
After several coats of rust aversion paint.
0 2014/03/13 21:16:06
After the first application of rust aversion paint, I applied a layer of fiberglass on the bottom of the tank in order to provide an extra barrier from moisture in the event the boot sprung another leak. The fiberglass is painted onto the surface. You simply keep applying the rust aversion paint until there is full coverage over the fiberglass. It is important to mention to use only one layer of fiberglass. The reason is after the paint is applied the thickness increases and if any additional layers of fiberglass is applied, it will be a real challenge to get the tank back into it's allotted space. The space is very tight, even with the single layer, it was difficult to get the tank back in.
After the first application of rust aversion paint, I applied a layer of fiberglass on the bottom of the tank in order to provide an extra barrier from moisture in the event the boot sprung another leak. The fiberglass is painted onto the surface. You simply keep applying the rust aversion paint until there is full coverage over the fiberglass. It is important to mention to use only one layer of fiberglass. The reason is after the paint is applied the thickness increases and if any additional layers of fiberglass is applied, it will be a real challenge to get the tank back into it's allotted space. The space is very tight, even with the single layer, it was difficult to get the tank back in.
0 2014/03/13 21:16:06
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
0 2014/03/13 21:19:08
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
0 2014/03/13 21:19:08
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
0 2014/03/13 21:19:08
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
Opening seal - duct tape with tie strap
0 2014/03/13 21:20:31
The interior of the tank needs to cleaned as well. This pic and the following few demonstrate how to seal the various openings on the tank in order to use the rust removal solution on the interior of the tank. In this pic, for the sending unit opening, cut a piece of cardboard that has the same thickness of the sending unit, I had to use two or three pieces to get the desired thickness. Place a piece of plastic wrap first to protect the cardboard, then insert the cardboard, followed by the retaining ring used for the sending unit. This opening is the one used for adding the solution and rinsing the interior of the tank.
The interior of the tank needs to cleaned as well. This pic and the following few demonstrate how to seal the various openings on the tank in order to use the rust removal solution on the interior of the tank. In this pic, for the sending unit opening, cut a piece of cardboard that has the same thickness of the sending unit, I had to use two or three pieces to get the desired thickness. Place a piece of plastic wrap first to protect the cardboard, then insert the cardboard, followed by the retaining ring used for the sending unit. This opening is the one used for adding the solution and rinsing the interior of the tank.
0 2014/03/13 21:20:31
Another close-up to tank bottom after initial cleaning. Can you see the leak culprit? It's directly above the drain hole. I sealed the hole with Quick Steel putty, letting it set, then sanding it smooth. I applied the Quick Steel to several other areas for suspect weak spots.
Another close-up to tank bottom after initial cleaning. Can you see the leak culprit? It's directly above the drain hole. I sealed the hole with Quick Steel putty, letting it set, then sanding it smooth. I applied the Quick Steel to several other areas for suspect weak spots.
0 2014/03/13 21:20:31
Tank after clean up and lots of sanding, then more rust removal solution, then more sanding and another round of solution followed by a clean rinse.
Tank after clean up and lots of sanding, then more rust removal solution, then more sanding and another round of solution followed by a clean rinse.
0 2014/03/13 21:22:37
Close-up of bottom, drain plug to the left. When the tank is in the vehicle the plug is to the right of the feed/return lines when looking up from under the vehicle. There is only one way to get to the lines, get under the vehicle from the drivers side, back far enough to view over the top of the differential. You'll see the fuel lines, each with their respective retaining clips. Reach up and turn the clips counter clock-wise a quarter turn. DON'T YANK THEM OUT!!! Leave them attached to the tank.
Close-up of bottom, drain plug to the left. When the tank is in the vehicle the plug is to the right of the feed/return lines when looking up from under the vehicle. There is only one way to get to the lines, get under the vehicle from the drivers side, back far enough to view over the top of the differential. You'll see the fuel lines, each with their respective retaining clips. Reach up and turn the clips counter clock-wise a quarter turn. DON'T YANK THEM OUT!!! Leave them attached to the tank.
0 2014/03/13 21:22:37
Tank out of vehicle, front and top-facing sides.
Tank out of vehicle, front and top-facing sides.
0 2014/03/13 21:22:37
Tank out of vehicle, front and bottom-facing sides.
Tank out of vehicle, front and bottom-facing sides.
0 2014/03/13 21:23:28
Tank out of vehicle, bottom-facing side.
Tank out of vehicle, bottom-facing side.
0 2014/03/13 21:23:28
Tank out of vehicle, rear-facing side.
Tank out of vehicle, rear-facing side.
0 2014/03/13 21:23:28