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MG TD TF 1500 - TD Gas Tank Repair

My tank is basically sound with the exception of some holes on the bottom. Any recommended ideas on solving this. Cut out and weld, solder?
T Scileppi

First thing to do is to get the tank completely cleaned and all the rust removed. This well may find more holes in the tank. Depending on the size of the holes you may be able to solder them closed. If they are too large to solder, you may have to find someone who can weld in a patch. Cheers - Dave

PS - no flame near the tank until it has been completely cleaned.
D W DuBois

Anyone have comment on the use of either of these 2 manufacturers products. My tank is showing signs of internal surface rust in the section of the tank that is not submerged when partially empty.

http://www.por15.com/POR-15-Fuel-Tank-Repair-Kit_p_62.html

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/tank-sealers.html
G Evans

I used the POR-15 product on 'the53' and was very impressed. Bud
Bud Krueger

I had my tank bead blasted by a local firm of powder coaters. Their main trade is wheel refurbishment. I then took it to the company that rebuilt my radiator and they pressure tested it and repaired some leaks across the bottom with solder. Blasting and repair came to £35.

Jan T
J Targosz

Jan, how were they able to get around the baffles to blast it?
Geoffrey M Baker

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