Re: 87 5kcsq Radio and misc other problems (fuel tank)

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Michael O Muller wrote:
> 
> Question:
> 
> In light of the  recent thread about possible crud in fuel tanks, and
> cleaning: Is it a good idea to perodically open the tank (on a 5k, "fairly
> easy" to do through the trunk), and vacuum the tank clean?
> 
> Case in point, the Audi I'm driving has 170K miles, 13 years, and the tank
> has never been cleaned. Should I do this?
> 
> Opinions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike Muller
> 8 5ks, 170k
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Mike
Replaced the fuel pump in my 86 5000 Wagon and when I emptied most of
the gas out there was not any grud in the botom at all.  I think my old
fuel pump cleaned it out for me.


Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA