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    hole in tank....help

    my brother found a small hole in his tank.can any one please advice on fixing it.its about 2-3 mm wide,thanks

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    Re: hole in tank....help

    Paulo,

    Only thing I know to fix a tank is fibre glass and resin, but this will depend in where the hole is as it will not look very pretty.

    Good Luck
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    Re: hole in tank....help

    Amigo, é mandar soldar a latão num bate-chapa.

    Tira a gasolina antes!!

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    Re: hole in tank....help

    Plastic metal

    Get it from any good motor factors
    I have used it before, works well, less mess than resin etc.


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    Re: hole in tank....help

    the hole is under the tank

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    Re: hole in tank....help

    Quote Originally Posted by scarfacehugo View Post
    Amigo, é mandar soldar a latão num bate-chapa.

    Tira a gasolina antes!!
    e solda com chumbo acha que dava resultado ?

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    Re: hole in tank....help

    POR 15 kit best bet i reckon removes rust etc from inside then seals the lot
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