Help! Need opinion on using an old gas tank sealer - quickly - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 08-22-2006, 09:05 PM

Guys, just had a gas tank dipped to make sure it was clean. The bottom is clean, sides have some rust not bad, no leaks. I had some gas tank sealer I bought like 15 years ago and never used. Figured I would use it now but when I broke the seal and stirred it (according to directions) there was a small almost solid clump of a yellow chemical on the bottom. As I stirred it most of it seemed to dissolve but it got me thinking. I'd hate to ruin this tank as it's VERY difficult to find (65 Chevy van).

If anyone has any experience or knowledge of this product I would greatly appreciate any feedback. I need to use it tonight (if I'm going to) to give it enjoy time to air dry before I install it in (soon).
Thanks!

qksilver · 08-22-2006, 09:24 PM

I know what you mean, I have a 65 sports van myself.........not many chemicals are shelf stable for that period of time. They stay dangerous but not useable. If in doubt , don't, a bit of advice that works for many things

cdowns · 08-22-2006, 09:41 PM

throw it out !!! the stuff they make today is so much better its worth the money to use new

*rage'nrat638* · 08-22-2006, 09:47 PM

heres the stuff
http://search.hp.netscape.com/hp/boo...nk_Sealer.html

**ScottH** · 08-22-2006, 10:28 PM

Thanks guys, it's tossed.

08-22-2006, 09:05 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,193	Help! Need opinion on using an old gas tank sealer - quickly Guys, just had a gas tank dipped to make sure it was clean. The bottom is clean, sides have some rust not bad, no leaks. I had some gas tank sealer I bought like 15 years ago and never used. Figured I would use it now but when I broke the seal and stirred it (according to directions) there was a small almost solid clump of a yellow chemical on the bottom. As I stirred it most of it seemed to dissolve but it got me thinking. I'd hate to ruin this tank as it's VERY difficult to find (65 Chevy van). If anyone has any experience or knowledge of this product I would greatly appreciate any feedback. I need to use it tonight (if I'm going to) to give it enjoy time to air dry before I install it in (soon). Thanks!

08-22-2006, 09:24 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Help! Need opinion on using an old gas tank sealer - quickly I know what you mean, I have a 65 sports van myself.........not many chemicals are shelf stable for that period of time. They stay dangerous but not useable. If in doubt , don't, a bit of advice that works for many things

08-22-2006, 09:41 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Help! Need opinion on using an old gas tank sealer - quickly throw it out !!! the stuff they make today is so much better its worth the money to use new __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-22-2006, 09:47 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Help! Need opinion on using an old gas tank sealer - quickly heres the stuff http://search.hp.netscape.com/hp/boo...nk_Sealer.html

08-22-2006, 10:28 PM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,193	Re: Help! Need opinion on using an old gas tank sealer - quickly Thanks guys, it's tossed.



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