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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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what is a cheap easy way but something that will last a while to fix that without buying a new one
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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i used an epoxy i bought at kragen, i had a crack in a tank and i used it, hasnt leaked since that was like 2 months ago. i dont remember which one it is but i remember it was for gas tanks and once the two tubes mixed it turned into a neutral color.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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Did that make it go faster or anything?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:31 AM
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Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Did that make it go faster or anything?
what do you mean?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Did that make it go faster or anything?
what do you mean?
people on crack usually and zippin all over..


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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:36 AM
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Yeah , like is it real noticeable and what not ?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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the crack was in the bottom of the tank so its not noticeable, but i guess if you smooth it out it wont look that bad
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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Yeah , that's where it will be , just shake it around to mix it , and no one will be able to see it if they look .
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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That's good fix, but did it just seem to run a lot slower a day or two later?
 
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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Aww, man! I always heard that crack kills em!
 
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