1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old 03-17-07, 05:29 AM
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Talking Sorry guys, but I scored again!

I know that many of you have problems with your gas tanks rusting and what not, I know I have had some issues.....

I never expected to be able to find one over here, but Look what I found! the very last NOS still in the box unit here in Japan

NO RUST AT ALL

eat your hearts out.

hugs and kisses

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Old 03-17-07, 05:42 AM
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you lucky bastard! you'd best preserve that tank with something like rhino liner, lol. what did that cost you?
Old 03-17-07, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
you lucky bastard! you'd best preserve that tank with something like rhino liner, lol. what did that cost you?

42,000 yen...at todays exchange rate 115yen = 1$ its about 365.00 USD.

where can I order some of the preserviative for the inside? .... the outside is a cinch, their are several types of commercial asphalt based coatings that I think will work well, but I would really like to coat the inside too, especially since I will be cutting and gutting this new tank to make it work with my fuel pump pickup combo.

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Old 03-17-07, 07:08 AM
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You can use the POR15 stuff for your inside.
Old 03-17-07, 07:46 AM
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The second picture is blurry so we can't believe you.
Old 03-17-07, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kenn_chan
where can I order some of the preserviative for the inside? ....
Check with Aircraft Spruce http://www.aircraftspruce.com/. They have a lot of info and good products for fuel systems.
Old 03-17-07, 09:57 AM
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nice find!
Old 03-17-07, 10:31 AM
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if you go to your local radiator shop they should be able to coat the inside of the tank..i had a tank off my 56 oldsmobile that i took to them and they boiled the tank out and coated it..or you can ask them to sell you a bottle of the stuff and you can do it yourself..
Old 03-17-07, 11:42 AM
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That's funny. You paid 200 for your last 7 and now you're tickled that you found a tank for nearly twice the price of the last car. I would say that's about right for any dedicated enthusiast.
Old 03-17-07, 12:37 PM
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f041 is a different part number, we get fa66 i think... hmm
Old 03-17-07, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
f041 is a different part number, we get fa66 i think... hmm

I think that maybe its becasue the fuel rollover vent, and the emissions vents are different. IRRC that was one of the things you had to change inorder to ship a JDM sa/fb back to the states (mind you that is form like 20 some odd years ago though)

I will check out some of the links you guys sent me. gotta do this one up right.

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wow nice find!!!
Old 03-18-07, 12:01 AM
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NIce find mang....but on another note.....for some reason i though you were asian LOL!
Old 03-18-07, 12:16 AM
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So whats the big deal on finding a new gas tank??? I have one of each..from SA, S1-S2 including GSL-SE.
Old 03-18-07, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
So whats the big deal on finding a new gas tank??? I have one of each..from SA, S1-S2 including GSL-SE.
Your right. It's no big deal at all. PM me so I can take them off your hands. I think I saw a $20 in my wallet the other day...
Old 03-18-07, 10:34 AM
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Too bad you're gonna hack up a perfectly new one.

You should hack up a REGULAR tank instead.
Old 03-18-07, 07:07 PM
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Kenn,

Look into the Red-kote product for the inside of your tank. I heard alot of great things about it from car and motorcycle shops that swear by the product before I bought and used it on my refurb project. I'm pre-mixing and not a bit of problem. Like a permanent skin on the inside of my tank.

http://www.damonq.com/TechSheets/Red-Kote.pdf

Good luck and great find.

DG
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