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« on: January 24, 2003, 10:42:58 AM »
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Is there anybody who has had a fuel tank repaired in Sydney, as I have a ute fuel tank that needs repairs. Or do you just throw em away and find another one! AND where  Cry
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2003, 11:19:28 AM »
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Hi Slim,
           I took my fuel tank to a radiator repair specialist
and he braized it up a treat for me.
It was only $20 too Grin.
Not sure what repairs you need but hope this helps.
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2003, 09:06:32 PM »
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Slim
If it is rust type repairs or such "POR" Industrial products make a fuel tank repair /treatment kit, as well as a lot of other things for repair / restoration. They are based in Sydney
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2003, 09:58:55 PM »
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Slim,

Ive used POR on motorcycle tanks and it works well,, you'd need alot of it for a car tank tho, and it could get pricey.

Id probably weld it up, and tip some POR fuel tank repair inside to seal up the porosity.

try http://www.ppc.au.com

i'm a fan of POR15 stuff, ive used it on the entire car inside and out.

good luck

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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2003, 04:29:06 AM »
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The tank is to good to chuck out so Ill give POR a go,  like you suggested , Ill weld it , then POR it. Thanking you Gents .
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2003, 02:05:02 AM »
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Slim, I probably dont have to tell you - but for all others who read this - be BLOODY careful welding petrol tanks.
Best way is to flush thouroghly with water and leave some water in the bottom of the tank while welding.

Naturally the tank must be removed to do this.

NEVER EVER EVER attempt to weld up a petrol tank by  removing the plug in the bottom to drain the petrol and welding it in place in the car.

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« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2003, 08:50:28 AM »
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there was a guy in my hometown once who thought he'd cut up an old 44 gallon drum that used to have fuel in it with an oxy.......

he survived, but i am pretty sure he'll never do that again
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« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2003, 10:02:18 AM »
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Might just pay someone else to repair it Grin
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