Since I have the tank out - I thought I would clean and seal it. Seems like an easy thing to do with all the posts on thesamba.com (see below for links).
I purchased the POR 15 Tank restoration kit and started the cleaning process:
Before:
Marine clean (step 1) after about 24 hours - letting the solution sit on each side: (Not much better)
Marine clean (step 2) after another 24 hours - this doesn't look much different!
I think maybe the Marine clean isn't working very well because the temperature outside is 40 F.
(Yes I'm using very very hot water to mix with Marine clean - just doesn't seem to be working very well)
I called the local radiator shop (macs radiator) to have them acid clean and seal the tank. They charged $165.00 - Good Price!
Check out the finished product: - NICE!
And after painting:
Here are a few links that could help with DIY Tank restore and checking the fuel sender:
Fuel Tank Information / DIY restore info:
http://www.ratwell.com/technical/FuelTankRestoration.html
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=343449
http://www.paultaylorimaging.com/VW/Fuel_Tank/Fuel_Tank_1.html
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=378770&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Also Checkout these magazines - which have articles on Fuel tanks
HotVW's - October 2009 (Resealing the Type 2 Tank)
VWTrends - March 1999 (Enlarging your pre-67 Type 2's Fuel Capacity)
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