Engine Pull in the Great White North

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Originally posted by 4NFORD:
There are very few that will stand up to the new fuels and additives. When I recoated another members tank, we used "Red Kote" by Damon Industries, one of the few that we found that handles modern fuels. It creates a seal like a rubber bladder that stops leaks and snuffs out rust.

Thanks, Dennis. I double-checked and they are going to use "Red Kote" on my tank. That's a nice confirmation.

They are also going to paint the tank for me. So it looks like a deal.

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Originally posted by EA #3528:
..... my polluted fuel cell ...

The coolant goes in the other tank Erik

Kidding, glad you had some help. Getting the engines out of these things is a handful even with two guys.

Blaine

Great work Erik!
I have a feeling that the engine will probably not go back in looking like that.
This is how it always starts......next thing you know your engine and engine bay will look like David B's
Thats not a bad thing.....

A further update ...

The following work has been completed on my fuel tank:

- steam clean tank
- acid wash interior
- neutralize interior
- coat interior (with Red Kote)

Ever seen a pic of the tank's interior? Well ...

I also replaced the rollover valve.

New one on left ...

Well, here's the finished product ...

All new gaskets and paint ...

The new rollover value was leaking a bit - so they smeared some epoxy on ... not ideal for cosmetics but it won't leak now!

I also upgraded the stock banjo fitting to a 3/8" nipple. The banjo fitting was a complete single point of failure piece that had already bit me twice ...

The bottom drain plug was badly corroded on the inside. I won't be taking it off anytime soon - so she's on there good and tight ...

Hey Erik,

I see your car came equipped with the ultra-rare Barbie edition fitted luggage. Nice!



The gas tank looks great. Isn't it fun putting "new" parts back in the car? I hope it solves all the problems you had and that you'll be ready for spring driving.

Mark

Wow, looks as nice outside as inside. Good luck with the install!

Thanks, gents.

Now, I am wondering if I should throw a layer or two of B Quiet on the tank. Regardless, I still have to add compression padding and weather stripping to the tank and inside fender wall - as per the stock config.

Erik,

I can't see any huge benefits from adding the stuff to the tank, but if there is any possibility that moisture somehow gets between the b-quiet and the tank, in a few years you may have some big regrets. I don't think that stuff is designed for "exterior" applications.

Good luck!

Mark

Maybe if you add the padding you won't hear how fast fuel is getting used...

Some nice weather allowed me to crack the garage doors today and get some more work done on my firewall. Here's a shot of the B Quiet applied to the engine-side ...

Passenger side of the cabin ...

I am planning to cover the B Quiet with new ss heat shielding on the engine-side. The templates are a lot of work!

I screwed up the first passenger-side template and resorted to using thicker cardboard. After a lot of measuring to figure out how to make cut-outs for all the wire/hose clips, I just said F-it and cut them all off the firewall. I'll add new hangers to the ss heat shield ...

Looks good! You can come do mine next, LOL. Give me a call when you get a chance.

Wade

Hey 3528....are you happy with the sound deadening material?

Was the material sufficient for heat? My motors out so why not. I was thinking about putting a stainless steel sheet over the firewall and wasn't sure what to put in between...BQuiet seems like a good option.

I love this forum...someone else shares all their researching and hard found ideas and it saves me sooooooo much time! Thanks