Re: [T3] Methods of fixing gas tank holes?

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 12 Aug 98, at 13:36, Douglas_Brashear@mail.amsinc.com wrote:

> Does anyone have any suggestions for ways of repairing very small holes in
> the gas tank?  The tank thats going into my fasty has some rust where one
> of the drainage tubes dumps water from the fresh air intake.  The holes are
> small and in an area of a square inch...there are maybe 4, and all are just
> slightly bigger than a pin hole.  I absolutely wont try welding these on my
> own...what about a putty/JB Weld?  

I have never seen a tank that has actually rusted through, so I think 
it is fair to say that it is pretty rare.  Still, given that yours 
has perforated, I would not suggest that you try to repair it because 
if it has gone through anywhere, then you KNOW that it is thin in 
lots more places.

I have seen a two part epoxy putty that you knead together and apply 
to the tank.  This would probably hold you until you find a good used 
tank.  Let us know where you are located and someone is likely to 
have one nearby.  I have several.

Jim 
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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