Date:         Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:57:50 +0000
Reply-To:     brett rueff <rueffy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         brett rueff <rueffy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Surface Rust on Gas Tank (with pics)
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Dropped the Gas tank today to do all the lines.  I haven't filled my tank to full in 6 months after my van started embarrassing me by marking its territory at the pump.
The tank has some surface corrosion in a couple of patches.  Other than these two areas tank appears in good shape.  Inside looks excellent.
I think its worth tying to save.  Any suggestions for dealing with the surface rust?  Wire brush, prime and seal?
I have some minor surface rust starting in the cavity where the tank sits.  One bad area that is concerning is the rust patch/hole in the front to back horizontal pillar........hmmm......the van is starting to show spot rust here there and everywhere but most of it is surface stuff and not yet cancerous..........next winter might be a complete tear down to get all that bad rust out of every corner as I plan on keeping the van a long long time.  Spot treatments here just wont catch it all I think - too many hidden areas where the rust can go crazy.
Heres my pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55896090@N04/sets/72157626253934738/
ThanksBrett91 Vanagon.  EJ22.  Vancouver, BC