Aero Fuel Tank

[vettelang]

I have discovered gaping holes in my fuel tank. Is the Aero tank common with anything else - like the CJ3B?

Thanks for the help!

[HJ-ETEX]

The CJ3A/B tanks are under the drivers seat and are simple in construction which means they won't work for what you have in mind. Unless you have LARGE holes, I would suggest removing the tank, cleaning it as best you can and using a commercial slush/sealer on it. 1 qt should do 2 coats and don't forget to protect the fuel line outlet so it doesn't get plugged up.

Don't even think of using a torch to mend holes before using the sealer - tape, Bondo, resin, JB Weld are better solutions. I had to try a torch on a tank one time because the solder joint that attached the fuel line outlet to the side of the tank was cracked. Even though I washed the tank with gasoline, then MEK and twice with water and detergent, some fumes from old gas were still present and ignited - with a loud noise and a flame that shaved off the hair on my arm. The 2nd and 3rd ignitions were milder. 

[joefrazer]

Unfortunately, W Aero tanks are unique to the car due to where the filler and fuel outlets are located. There is a national franchise...Gas Tank Renu...that may be able to help. The tank in my 50K looked great until I got it cleaned out then it resembled swiss cheese. They were able to repair and recoat the tank. It set me back about $350 but I now have a lifetime guaranteed tank that has not leaked, peeled or rusted in the 10 years since it's been done.

I tried Eastwood's sealer system on my Darrin tank and it did peel. I later learned that others have had the same results so depending upon how bad your tank is, you may want to try the Gas Tank Renu folks...they'll tell you right up front if it's worth repair.

[vettelang]

Thanks for the lead. I have already returned my Eastwood sealer kit, since the holes are huge. Perhaps I should get a keg and mount it in the trunk (after emptying it of course).

[Aeroman]

I would bring the tank to a radiator repair shop and let them do the repair and reseal work. I've had good luck in the past with 3 or 4 different gas tanks.