gas tank replacement

[Matt Suffern]

I've been battling this problem for a long time with my '86 4kq.  I investigated fuel cells, but came to the conclusion that 
from a labor standpoint it was just a lot more cost-effective to fix the stock tank than to have to drum up supply and 
return lines, a vent line, a filler tube, brackets, etc, for the fuel cell.

The in-tank screen ("sock") is the problem.  On the working tank that I have, I drained it, removed it, used the 
three-step POR-15 kit (www.por15.com) to clean and seal the inside, cut open the bottom of the tank, pulled off the 
screen from the end of the supply line, welded the bottom of the tank back up, then used "POR Patch" (thicker version 
of their standard product) to seal up the bottom from the outside.

Haven't had a problem since.  Car drives like a champ.

Hope that helps,

Matt
'86 4kq
Chapel Hill, NC

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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:08:53 -0600
> From: Shawn Manny <shawn.manny at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: gas tank replacement
> To: DBF <dbf288 at eastlink.ca>
> Cc: quattro at audifans.com
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> on the 4kq the diy fix isn't bad at all, both Tony and I have done
> this in the past few months. Fuel celling is something I am still
> looking into for down the road...probably not the best route for a
> daily driver/street car though. Cells aren't to expensive, plumbing
> would be cake for the most part, although a filler neck would have to
> fabbed up. There is a perfect "space" between the rear frame rails
> though...When I go to do it Im also re-locating the pump and filters
> to the trunk as well to make them less vulnerable.
> 
> Shawn
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> On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:48:56 -0400, DBF <dbf288 at eastlink.ca> wrote:
> > I'm currently battling fuel tank problems with my '87 4kq.  The problem, I
> > think, is a plugged in tank sock filter. I basically have 2 options, cut it
> > open and pull the sock off or I'm considering the possibility of a fuel
> > cell.  Have you considered/investigated the latter?
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <doyt at mail.buckeye-express.com>
> > To: <c1j1miller at aol.com>
> > Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 3:38 PM
> > Subject: gas tank replacement
> >
> > > Hello Chris....You mentioned using an S-car gas tank to replace the
> > > rusty/faulty one on your 200-20v, and I am seeking a replacement tank for
> > > my 87 5000 CS turbo quattro.
> > >
> > > I can't find a tank anywhere...and assume you encountered unobtainium in
> > > your quest and used the S-car tank because it was available.
> > >
> > > Any idea about finding a replacement tank for my 87 5ktq would be helpful.
> > > Currently, a solution is to remove the tank and send it to a refurbisher
> > in
> > > Michigan.
> > >
> > > I even considered a generic plastic tank of the sort that are used as
> > > auxiliary fuel tanks in pick-up trucks. Still pondering the placement and
> > > installation details.....
> > >
> > > There are two type 44 tq's sitting around locally (Ohio) needing this
> > repair.
> > >
> > > Maybe someone knows of other alternatives. Listening mode on.
> > >
> > > Doyt Echelberger
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