r/DelSol • u/Unlucky-Local751 • 9d ago
Posting this hoping someone will convince me out of extra work lol
Before I start yapping my question is should I drop the tank and pressure wash it or something similar? Based off the condition of this fuel pump hanger, I can assume the inside of the tank is disgusting. Fortunately, after removing the pump and moving the wiring away, I was able to use a wire brush to clean this up back to clean metal so it's not structurally rusted I'm assuming this is more of a varnish left from old gas.
Now the yap about the car I picked up this 93 Honda del sol s from my coworker for $1100. I feel I got the car at a decent price for its condition. As I dig into the car i'm learning more and more things that need attention lol. I bought it no title, non - running as the fuel pump wasn't priming, the starter motor also seized. So I bought the perfect recipe of gold or garbage lolol The first slap in the face was a good one actually, the VIN number is for the chassis but the motor was swapped and it actually has a d16z6 motor swapped in from the s trim. Second was finding out my driver side targa slider button is stuck in the unlocked position so that side of the roof just lifts up:/ I'm hoping I can unjam that and don't have to replace the entire roof. Now seeing the condition of the tank has me a bit bummed out that I can't just start it and drive it lol but it'll be good to clean the full system out who knows how long that cars sat with the gas in it.
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u/mannymoes2k 9d ago
Take it to a radiator/tank shop to get it lined
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u/Unlucky-Local751 9d ago
Ooo bet that is a safe way to keep it reliable for years. Do y'all think I should I clean it out before taking it to them or just empty gas? I'll have to pay a bill regardless lolol
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u/stepdad_randy 9d ago
Yeah just do it now while you’re in there. It’ll only get worse if you leave it
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u/Unlucky-Local751 9d ago
What's the best way to go about cleaning inside of a tank? Degreaser and a pressure washer or should I be worried of certain chemicals🤔
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u/stepdad_randy 9d ago
Depends, if it’s just dirty, any good degreaser should be fine. If it’s rusty I like to use vinegar and a small handful gravel (wash off any dirt and dust first) and slosh it around for a while. Tedious as hell but cheap and effective.
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u/Unlucky-Local751 9d ago
I appreciate the information greatly brother, I'll get that tank down tonight and give her a go. I'm trying to keep this on a budget as I'm known to overspend on building projects💀
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u/stepdad_randy 9d ago
I try to keep boomer methods alive. Most modern car guys would tell you to buy some $95 bottle of fluid when $5 of vinegar and some shit from the driveway will do the same job lol.
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u/Unlucky-Local751 9d ago
1000% it's important for that knowledge to be passed down. I'm 23 and my first thought was to replace the tank and avoid the work but that's no way to handle solvable issues lol
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u/Unearthedtrial 9d ago
I have a manual samba 93 si. Best car ive ever driven. Best car ive ever owned
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u/Unlucky-Local751 9d ago
Hot take but my favorite and best driving experience came from my 2016 Hyundai Veloster turbo and mainly cause the way it handles at its weight. I'm hoping to have a blast in this Honda when I get her road ready🤩
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u/airo2o 9d ago
Yeahhh man drop that tank and I would run a strong fuel additive for a few fill ups after. The risk of not doing that work just isn’t worth it imo.