Thread: Diesel Tank Lifespan?

Originally Posted by p38arover

I'd have thought that the diesel fuel sloshing around would have coated various parts and prevented them from corroding.

After reading the article linked above, I’d have to withdraw my comment.

Strangest thing I've ever read and not sure why it's not been reported otherwise. Contacted the manufacturer of the tank. Theu agreed this is not something they've seen before so they are sending another tank at an agreed price lower than their cost but not $0. I'm inclined to do it rather than to clean, coat and pray with the existing tank.

Am wondering if I should use some type of additive to the ultra low Sulphur diesel, as a preventative of sorts, in case this unknown bacteria may not survive higher Sulphur content.....

Originally Posted by gromit

Rampant Diesel Corrosion in Underground Storage Tanks Containing Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel

Interesting reading,

Colin

I fitted a new tank to my previous perentie and it had several rust holes after about 5 years.

Fuel returned from the injectors can warm up the tank, humid air can result in water droplets accumulating inside the tank and dropping to the bottom. Some water will be picked up and captured in the sedimenter. Giving the sedimenter a clean or at least a drain every now and then is a good idea.

I used Red-kote to fix my tank. It worked great.

REDKOTE FUEL TANK LINER FUELTANK RED KOTE RED-KOTE PETROL DIESEL TANK | eBay

So I've replaced (2nd time in 4 years) my diesel tank on the 1987 110 county, but noticed that there doesn't appear to be a tank vent hose anywhere. There is a plug in the tank where a vent could (should) go. As it sits out in the elements the diesel would need to expand and vent, wouldn't it? Should I remove that plug to vent it with some hose or are there reasons not to? (Thinking this could be a reason for the accelerated corrosion as well perhaps)?

Anyone with input or feedback I would appreciate your insights.