How to check my R32 gtst fuel tank for rust/dirt

[LINK17]

Hello All,

 

I've done searches on the above but only come up with how to swap fuel tanks or parts for sale. Is there an easy hack for checkingthe state of my fuel tank? Im assuming let it run down obviously - surely there's a fuel line I can disconnect so I can quickly fill a jar with fuel for inspection? Is there any other way?

[trel]

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-usb-inspection-camera-7m/339092.html?gclsrc=aw.ds

Job done.

[LINK17]

Wow that's awesome - I'm in Coffs though and they won't deliver nor do they have any in stock dammit. The LED won't present a spark hazard?

[GTSBoy]

These are even better.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WIFI-Endoscope-2MP-8mm-Borescope-Inspection-Camera-iPhone-Android-PC-1-2-3-5-5M/173329596774?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item285b3fc166:g:AFkAAOSwpz9dv3ix&enc=AQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%2Fn%2BzU5L90Z278x5ickkSG%2BOFgrj2Yvbvmrj2TAdM3ty3%2F%2Freo7GvEhJ%2FLJgxe0hLHrR1YiB1ORj2c4aS75TbwEz9gk1w2jKxvHXQAJO4OBlqVNhZrsjZ8E30JZ5LlrZbckIEyT%2B%2FRVC%2B7T6xRfqt3scF0sgd9%2B8go1oHcgLZkwu9wKbdvohfW1OMZ47NB1TkK1z4uGbSdmCOZwOZZKeBJei0ZAk4R%2F0GK5tNyJzL5ESQvME9DefCS0%2B2%2Fj2t4ao%2BEvv6N0DjYOZSv4UgaJr7w0%2FBTjdxE%2Bgh%2B3YxMwLRvAjQ6lwo9w2opSPkAz5B14kvjNi7sU2OiYllZeFascWyBpdK3sthdKVjNa3KF4Makz6bzfK29e%2BWGjaImsFm513uVHt2fCJtwLWvmgkHHcIaDTJIRrmQb1qPIVcYbGIKqeYP%2FT5vJV%2BVGufbiBKMri3bV5xJVqIMCCabiTh0ylRhMEdOnlZsfZmtwr4c%2Be36sWfTWn3dsTnjWTiidEEwTx%2BM2FEBKKtKuH6hVExHFn7JZ8q5FwihFwzMl34N3GSkUp0Oey0MIbEVEmXtrNLSYdGghZPS48%2FIHYr8lT04i5fLwdyl83lJOatQenIs9Jp4nz3tLa8e9gG58bw0Rkd0iezf40VF7XzRRhoqxezKZgV6htXq6GrEmWQKxkuCGVhF2wjL3NQlfdYUiUePK%2FgBsM6cf8Uz0E22ozBnlezevwqZCvVuxFhDupcqhfF7ek5lC3QuVn%2BxI%2FIKV1MfeJW%2BY%2FIt8bZ6CTpy1iOUxvqLgLtllzt%2BL0jeXc1rBngiFXaYw%3D%3D&checksum=17332959677459b5603bb363429682c0a2d0cd693291&frcectupt=true

 

But really, just opening the top, poking a torch inside and using a naked eyeball is more than enough.

[KiwiRS4T]

And/or buy a new fuel filter and cut the old one open to see what's inside.

[LINK17]

That is a great idea!! Where is the fuel filter btw? Should be in any additional filters?

[GTSBoy]

Fuel filter is above the HICAS solenoids in the engine bay. In front of / below the master cylinders.

[LINK17]

I've just watched a video on it - apparently they are a bitch to get out. 

[GTSBoy]

If by "they are a bitch to get out" you mean it takes about 2 minutes, then yes.

[LINK17]

Yeah I figured it's just easier to cut the hose and replace - they probably need replacing anyway. Do you know how long the fuel filter is meant to last?

[GTSBoy]

That depends entirely on how dirty the fuel going through it is.

I've had my R32 for 20 years. Hmm. Maybe more. I have probably only changed the fuel filter a couple of times. The last time I can remember was when the engine conversion happened, which is about 8 years ago.