Fuel Tank Restoration After Long Storage - Sandblasting and Recoating

Fuel Systemintermediate✓ OP Confirmed

Problem

Car sat for an extended period causing the gasoline inside the fuel tank to degrade into tar, varnish, and rust, making the tank unusable

Fuel turned to tar and varnish inside tankRust buildup inside fuel tankCar unable to run due to contaminated fuel system

Root Cause

Extended storage period allowed gasoline to break down and oxidize, creating tar and varnish deposits, while moisture caused rust formation inside the steel fuel tank

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Original poster confirmed this resolved the issue

View Original Thread →Posted April 2023 on SupraForums.com