My 130 coupe has loads of gunk in the fuel tank which needs cleaning out.

Does anyone know if there is a drain plug anywhere, or is it a pumping out job?

Thanks

I do not know of any car, any make that has a fuel tank drain plug. Some military and plant vehicles I believe have drain plugs.

I think you will have to pump the tank dry.

You don't expand/explain 'gunk'. It could be that you will need to remove the tank completely. Then you can rinse/flush with water and then fully drain down and dry out.

Another option, depending on the tank, then then will be a top access plate where the fuel level sender and outlet & return plates are located. You can remove this unit plate and have a good 6 inch access hole. If the tank is not baffled then a long thin arm will be able to wipe and clean the internal surfaces and finally mop up the residues at the bottom of the tank.

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My W109 Mercedes has a fuel tank drain plug. I removed the tank from my Fiat 130 saloon to do some welding a while ago. I have a feeling it did indeed have a drain plug although I may be wrong, it's quite a while since I did it.

there is a bolt towards the front of the tank near the differental,or undo the filler hose and drain.

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Thanks for the feedback guys.

This is the last job as part of a 6 month restoration to get another 130 coupe back on the road. All being well should be on the road in a week or so.

Thanks again

hope the clean-out of the tank goes ok, will await to read of another 130 back on the road, 13 at present,

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