tool stuck in gas tank

[Livolsi, Stephane]

	I have to admit that I DON'T KNOW what might happen, but I would
think that having a longish conducting piece of metal bouncing around in
a gas tank where you have a positive wire (to the pump itself) and
ground is prolly not a good idea.  Are the terminals even shielded - I
haven't done one in a while and can't remember.... And even if they are
shielded, I personally would not feel comfortable riding in that
car.....especially when the tank gets close to empty.

I didn't catch the original post - is there a particular reason why it
can't be fished out - a magnet on a stick maybe?

-----Original Message-----
From: Kent McLean [mailto:kentmclean at mindspring.com] 
Sent: December 13, 2004 4:29 PM
To: Ahmad Helal
Cc: quattro
Subject: Re: tool stuck in gas tank


Ahmad Helal wrote:
> and the car and the extension fell into the gas tank..my question 
> is..will this cause harm? if so what can I do?

It's not going to melt or clog the intake. It shouldn't rust
as it will be immersed in gas the whole time.  It may make some noise as
it rolls around during cornering, but you'll know what it is.  I
wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

Kent
'94 100 S Avant
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" needs a new home