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My original fuel tanks leaked water into the tank/tanks through the top of the tank.  Rain comes in through the bonnet screens and lays on top of the tanks where the 1/4" lip doesn't alloy the water to drain.  A rust hole finally appeared.  I lived with it by installing a marine water/fuel separator filter.  The problem was resolved once and for all by installing new aluminum tanks.
I have  not had a problem with  ethanol causing excessive water condensation.

Don't you have 9 cars, or something like that?  Is it just one of the many?

7 Europas. I had water in one other car's petrol tanks, but not as much as this one.

I will keep checking them if they don't start, by draining the tanks. The water is quite visible at the bottom if it is present.

Maybe a cable lubricant tool like for motorcycles?

 
 Jon
  Glad to hear about your new purchase. Your decision to drive the car first before a makeover is a wise decision.
  You will be in good hands here but we like pictures. I normally take a picture and email them to me changing the size below the the 100 mg size limit. Then open and save those pictures to your photo album were you can direct your attachment to post here.
 Dakazman  S2 fed 0453R

  I also finished my daughter’s beveled mirror backing, and a new handle for my favorite knife.
  Oops I didn’t take o pic of the backing. Used all the windscreen adhesive to hold those mirrors on a piece of 1/4 plywood. It's still a work in progress.
Dakazman