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Old 01-04-2019, 11:08 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Sport Rider View Post
the potential problem with the tank is some rust bubbling I see around the bottom of the tank. I'm concerned that there are at least pin leaks...if not worse...if/when I'd clean the tank out. from what I have seen so far, it's in the category of "sat a long time heavy surface rust" category. I've used POR-15 in the past with good results, but I'm not keen about the possible pinhole leaks.
From my own experience, if it is pinholed by rust, the metal that remains after removing the rust is usually very weak and very thin. A sealant might buy it a little time, but the best thing you could do is find a new tank.
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