Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:47:11 -0700 - Message No. 3727
From: Kirk Wilson

Subject: Fuel Tank Damage


Using compressed air is NOT a good idea to repair a fuel tank! Focusing
the air pressure to the location of the "hole" is imposible and will
result in a "bloated " tank. This is not the result you are looking for.
In my youth (less money) some friends and I experimented with air
pressure in fuel tanks - not for repairs- but for extra capacity... Bad
idea !!! Our best results were small increases in capacity and a high
number of leaks developing at the seams.

Here in the States there are numerous "paintless" dent repair shops.
They use special instuments inserted into tiny holes drilled to allow
working of the metal until the dent has disappeared. These holes would
be on the underside of the tank and could be welded shut after the
repairs.

Good luck
Kirk
Austin, TX
'90 RDO4



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