fuel tank resto advise

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 8 Oct 2009, 7:07 pm

#739626

Hi all, i am in the middle of repairing rust holes i found in my 356 fuel tank(what fun), i need to find one of those internal seal kits after i finish the welding, its apparently a liquid you shake around in the tank which dries up and seals the inside, does anyone know where i can get this from?I am in brisbane, any ideas appreciated,cheers,steve

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 8 Oct 2009, 7:43 pm

#739635

I think George at Classic Veedub has that product as i am sure that the company that does the chassis treatment has this product,if not check in Australian Classsic Car magazine.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Oct 2009, 5:54 am

#739687

Before u use a product like that no matter what brand remove and clean the tank inside and outside with soap n water

get a light hammer and gently tape the underside of the tank to dis lodge any internal rust from the inner skin of the tank dont hit it too hard

then get a few hand fulls of nuts and bolts or some steel chain and put inside the tank and shank it around for 30 or so minutes to futher dis lodge any rust n gunk

then remove the nuts n bolts and inspect the tank up to a bright light to see how many holes you have

if its more than a few you should really do a rust repair using new sheet steel and weld it in

the repair kits are only recomended for pinholes look up POR 15 and find yr local supplier

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vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 9 Oct 2009, 9:29 am

#739706

Thanks for the advise , i will be making sure all pinholes are welded up, i just want the extra protection inside to prevent it spreading, thanks again.

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?

407 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 9 Oct 2009, 7:35 pm

#739789

Hi Steve. Once the welding is done, pour a heap of a product called POR15 in there. We used to use it all the time at the hot rod shop and never had any dramas with it. It's a really good sealer. Might be worth a try for you?

Dirtbag What the hell does standard mean?

407 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 9 Oct 2009, 7:37 pm

#739791

I see VW54 already suggested it. Don't mind me : )

turbobeetz Learner Dubber

17 posts · joined May 2009 · 23 Oct 2009, 11:51 am

#742643

Just in case you're not aware:

http://www.vw-resource.com/fuel_tank.html

Found it a great help when I clean and replaced lines the other week.

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 23 Oct 2009, 12:56 pm

#742669

thanks guys

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea