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Old 04-16-2004, 06:22 AM
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Ive got a hairline crack in my oil tank(due to rollover) Is there any way to seal
it? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 09:11 AM
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Try some jb weld or appoxi. You could have it removed and have a welder reweld the crack.
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 04:59 PM
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Thanks 1bigds. Has anyone ever heard of sealsall ? Would that work?
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 05:02 PM
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JB weld it! No pressure there so it should work fine.
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 05:13 PM
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Thats two for jbweld. Thats the route i will take. Thanks guys appreciate the help.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 05:21 PM
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One more ? Ive never used it ,is it runny or a paste type ? Ive heard it works wonders
but i dont want it inside my oil tank. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Thanks again for the help.
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:24 PM
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it is a paste, they also make a quick set.
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 06:50 PM
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Should of asked before but forgot. Where can i get Jbweld.
 
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Old 04-16-2004, 07:09 PM
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Most hardware and auto parts stores should have it.

It's a paste, but if I remember right it will run, so if you can position your tank so the crack is on a flat surface, or else you might have to put something on it to keep the JBweld in place. If it's just a hairline crack, the paste won't seep through.
 
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Old 04-17-2004, 10:17 PM
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JB weld works on almost all metals and alot of other stuff. it should work fine. its not like the tank is pressurized.
 
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