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Best way of stopping the rot?
muddyjames:
I found auto trader sorted out the rusty rear chassis on one of my old series 3's!!! :lol: Now sombody elses problem. Still in touch so when I hear he ahs replaced the chassis I will make an offer to buy it back :lol:
crazymac:
--- Quote from: brixworth-alan on June 25, 2008, 16:59:19 ---
I wouldn't dream of welding one with any fuel in (!) but thanks for the thought.
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here's one to ponder over........................... I was told that the best way of welding a tank is to fill it to the brim with fuel :shock: Because its the fumes that ignite, by filling it means no gap for fumes! ????????????????????????
muddyjames:
my old series had the tank welded up all along a seam. No idea how they did it but braver person than me!
Range Rover Blues:
I've heard that running your car exhaust into the tank for a while can neutralise the explosive fumes contained therein, but proffesionals will steam cleana fuel tank before daring to heat it.
Note, MIG welding can often be too porous for a fuel tight seal.
brixworth-alan:
I did weld it up, however MIG has turned out to be be too porous and the contents weep out. Best laid plans and all that ....
Plan B was to use a metal-filled epoxy resin, and so far this seems to be water-tight and flexible enough too. The product is recommended for crank-cases so ought to be able to take heat and a certain amount of expansion.
I'll let you know how I get on
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