More on Fuel Tank Maintenance

After purchasing a 1967 BMW 1600 2 last Fall, I filled it with gas and then watched the gas leak out on the ground! After removing the rusty screws (with the aid of a wonderful product called Marvel oil, I thoroughly cleaned the tank of rust (especially along the...

Sealing a Leaking Gas Tank

I have developed a leak in the gas tank of my 1971 2800, evidently in the seam. Are any of the sealing liquids I read about in the Roundel, like 3M Scotchclad #776, worth the effort? What is the required preparation? Author: W. F. Gorenflo Lakeside Park, KY Antique...

Gas Tank Noise in BMW 2002

If you hear “waves breaking on the shore” from the gas tank of your 2002 for four or five seconds after coming to a stop, or after rocking the car when parked, you’re not imagining things. The tank does not have a loose baffle because there are no...