85 L plastic tank repair

[gulf908]

I recently discovered that my 85 L plastic gas tank has a crack in one of the cross creases.
Is there a plastic welding repair kit available to repair this crack that can cope with 98 octane gas ?

TIA,
Dennis.

[sithot]

I recently discovered that my 85 L plastic gas tank has a crack in one of the cross creases.
Is there a plastic welding repair kit available to repair this crack that can cope with 98 octane gas ?

TIA,
Dennis.

Dennis:

I'm sure there are any number of plastic "weld" type products out there but you are really playing with a ticking time bomb there.

FWIW:http://www.professionalplastics.com/WELDROD

It would be ideal if you could "blow" a ballistic type liner into the tank to take care of the real problem. 92 or 98 octane makes no difference in a fire.
I also recall that somebody sold a "hard shell" that could be mounted in the car which the tank sat in for protection.

Please take all necessary precautions!

Good luck,

Tom

[69Sman]

Dave Buhain at M&S Road and Race makes the liner for under the tank that Tom is talking about. I've had 3 plastic tanks welded/fixed - sent 'em to Scott Hendry (Scott's Independent in Anaheim, Ca.) and they'll all working fine.

[sithot]

Stacy:

You reckon why Dave has those?

I recall he attempted to become a meteorite at an event after rupturing a tank (at speed).

Tom

[69Sman]

Stacy:

You reckon why Dave has those?

I recall he attempted to become a meteorite at an event after rupturing a tank (at speed).

Tom

Yes, on Foxy Cyn if memory serves....and I was very close by. I can't tell you how many times I've almost gotten into SERIOUS trouble following Dave....

[Chuck Miller]

I've almost gotten into SERIOUS trouble following Dave....

No comment.............

If I remember it was my MarineTex Boat Epoxy that patched the thing.....
...... Don't ask, just part of the 100lbs. of crap I keep with me....

[raspy2point2]

Stacy-- Don't you mean Foxin Canyon--Santa B.? Chris the Palisadian

[Chuck Miller]

Actually it's Foxen Canyon starting in Los Olivos running North to above Santa Maria..........

...... and BTW, it still has some bumps that you have watch out for....

Cheers

[69Sman]

Actually it's Foxen Canyon starting in Los Olivos running North to above Santa Maria..........

...... and BTW, it still has some bumps that you have watch out for....

Cheers

Yes, I stand corrected. Chuck (and Chris) are right on BOTH counts....dangerous road.... Especially when you're sandwiched between Buhain and Curt A. and Johnny R....

[sithot]

Here's your best chance for dealing with those characters.

Tom