tool stuck in gas tank

Livolsi, Stephane Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com
Tue Dec 14 12:11:14 EST 2004


Agreed about the lack of air in the tank, but ayayay, what if, what
if....chances are very remote, but....

For reaching into the tank, I use veterinarians gloves.  They are
relatively thin plastic, but they come all the way up to your shoulder.
Vets use them to reach into large animals - for various reasons, I guess
- ugh! 

-----Original Message-----
From: Bernard Littau [mailto:bernard.littau at gmail.com] 
Sent: December 13, 2004 5:11 PM
To: Livolsi, Stephane
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: tool stuck in gas tank


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
<Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com> 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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