Malleus
Far west of Siegen
My wife panicked when she got in my 80 last week and the fuel light was on. So, she did what any responsible, panicked person would do, she drove as fast as she could to the nearest pump and filled the tank with the cheapest gas she could find.
Now, to be clear, I had warned her the fuel was low, but I was trying to run it out, because I wanted to drain and refill the tank. So, after this escapade, I had all the more reason. One fuel tank gasket (90430-12245) and 25.4 gallons of fuel later, my tank is again full and as clean as it gets when you just pull the plug.
I wasn't pleased at what I found. These are the last 6 cups of "fuel" from the tank:
Yes, that is gasoline and yes, the funnel had been draining for several minutes when I took this photo. The previous 12 cups didn't look much better, but they did go through the funnel.
I had done this several years ago when I replaced my fuel tank bands, but obviously I need to do this more often. Like yearly, maybe. The gasket is $1.85. Retail. What's left in the tank may be good for an amateur arsonist, but it sure ain't fuel.
Now, to be clear, I had warned her the fuel was low, but I was trying to run it out, because I wanted to drain and refill the tank. So, after this escapade, I had all the more reason. One fuel tank gasket (90430-12245) and 25.4 gallons of fuel later, my tank is again full and as clean as it gets when you just pull the plug.
I wasn't pleased at what I found. These are the last 6 cups of "fuel" from the tank:
Yes, that is gasoline and yes, the funnel had been draining for several minutes when I took this photo. The previous 12 cups didn't look much better, but they did go through the funnel.
I had done this several years ago when I replaced my fuel tank bands, but obviously I need to do this more often. Like yearly, maybe. The gasket is $1.85. Retail. What's left in the tank may be good for an amateur arsonist, but it sure ain't fuel.