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Replacing Gas Tank 200 1983

After fighting with fuel problems for some time, I have decided to replace the fuel tank. Long story short, bought car 2 years ago April...guy had left car on blocks in garage for 10 years, gas still in it....removed and flushed existing tank, lots and lots of rusted metal removed...replaced fuel pumps and filters...drove great for some time...started having fuel delivery type problems/symptoms...Replaced fuel filter again, noticed the gas that poured out was rust colored, bright orange....had brand new fuel tank delivered last week. What steps should I take to ensure only "clean fuel" makes it to my engine now. Just blow out the lines with air? Thanks for any advice on this.








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    Replacing Gas Tank 200 1983

    One thing I have done on old cars I have restored is to have the inside of the tank sealed. This, if done properly, lasts for a long time and eliminates the possibility of any rust formation. You can get kits to do this yourself but I have always had this done at one of the big radiator shops in town where they vat the tank, then seal it.

    If you are worried about crud in your lines you could always disconnect you fuel line before the filter, hook up a line to it and run it to a container, then pump a couple gallons of solvent, kerosene, or something through to give it a good flushing. The Volvo CIS manual has a pretty detailed procedure for completely flushing the fuel system on that particular system.

    Good luck,

    Justin
    83 Turbo







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