Thread: possibly converting to ethanol

Originally Posted by dsmuts

I've heard of the e85 having problems with the metal tank. I'm thinking the tank didn't get switched until 00. My parts 99 gtp had a metal tank.

false.

seriously. super false.

Originally Posted by Bio248

false.

seriously. super false.

What part its false? I'd like to know in case I ever get e85 close to me and can make the switch.

Originally Posted by dsmuts

What part its false? I'd like to know in case I ever get e85 close to me and can make the switch.

the way i've heard is that ethanol becomes a conductor for electricity, like the current going to the fuel pump, and carries that charge through anything metal, which eats away at the metal parts of the fuel system, such as the metal gas tank. i'm sure somebody could add more input

Originally Posted by Poil336

the way i've heard is that ethanol becomes a conductor for electricity, like the current going to the fuel pump, and carries that charge through anything metal, which eats away at the metal parts of the fuel system, such as the metal gas tank. i'm sure somebody could add more input

Yours being a 99 might still have the metal tank.