tool stuck in gas tank

[Tony Hoffman]

Yes they are, at least on all the 5000's I've worked on.. On some of the older ones you might have broken off connectors, though. Gas does make them brittle. However, there is a rather large baffle for the pump and sender. Also, being as heavy as an extension is, it's not going to float to the top. It will just ride around in the bottom of the tank, about 2-5" below where it could possibly get to anything.
 
Tony  
 
Having said that, if it was my car, I'd pull the sender/pump, and get the tool out. I like my tools.

Bernard Littau <bernard.littau at gmail.com> wrote:
Well, the electrical posts are not insulated on the pump, but I don't
think even a short in there is a big problem as long as there is no
air in the tank -- make sure your gas cap seals and the tank is under
pressure.

I think you should take the effort to get the tool out of there when
you get a chance, its not that big a job. Do it when you have very
little gas in the tank, and you'll be able to reach almost anywhere
without getting any gas past the long non-latex glove you will be
wearing. Nitile gloves work well, though for a quick grab even latex
is OK.

I would be most immediately concerned that a tool will mess up the
float and sending unit for the gas gauge, I wouldn't trust the gauge
until you run a few tanks through and the tool settles on the bottom. 
Even then, it's a potential problem.

Best,

Bernard Littau
Woodinville, WA


On Mon, 13 Dec 2004 18:54:57 -0600, Livolsi, Stephane
wrote:
> 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
> 
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