LEAKY Tank - Help Needed
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thefish said:
Yeah... don't use sealer... fixit. ;D
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See if you have a radiator shop near by and give them a call, if you have a body shop close you could walk in and ask also, welder shops will likely kick you to the curb.
If walking in take the tank, be ready to make the deal.
If walking in take the tank, be ready to make the deal.
Depends on where you're at. I couldn't find any shop (welder, radiator etc) within 150 mile radius that would touch the tank.
When you seal it just block off the petcock with a chunk of metal and rubber seal, and plug the tank cap. Once you've gotten everything covered evenly inside, remove the plugs, drain all excess and let it cure for 4 days.
When you seal it just block off the petcock with a chunk of metal and rubber seal, and plug the tank cap. Once you've gotten everything covered evenly inside, remove the plugs, drain all excess and let it cure for 4 days.
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How much is the sealer, maybe weigh the cost.
Also, if you have a cross over tube (rubber hose that goes under the tank to connect the two sides) be sure to ream out the metal tubes before the sealer cures up. It is a bit tricky - I usually take a stranded copper wire - like 12 gauge - and hand twist it through the little pipes to clear them out. They often have a tight bend in them making them impossible to clean after the sealant cures.
And mix the baking soda in hot water in a container first. The hot water will enable a higher concentration than cold, and you want a solution where the soda is completely dissolved.
And mix the baking soda in hot water in a container first. The hot water will enable a higher concentration than cold, and you want a solution where the soda is completely dissolved.
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At the back of your tank, on the bottom, are 2 L shaped tubes, which get connected by a rubber hose. They allow the fuel level to equalize between the two halves. I just read somewhere that Honda eliminated those in later years, perhaps your tank doesn't have them.
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No cross tube mang. just take your time and do it right.
This is what your tank would look like if it had a cross tube, just flip it over and look at the bottom.
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advCo said:This is what your tank would look like if it had a cross tube, just flip it over and look at the bottom.
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BEST advice. I'll do that
Well....that didn't work lol
There was still a good bit of rust caked on after using the phosphoric acid. I shook it around several times and after 25 min I poured the acid/water solution out. Then used a mixture of water and baking soda. Flushed it all out with water and noticed that there was still a good bit of rust. It had done the job well in a few areas, but ultimately did not do the job to completion.
Any ideas? Something I'm missing? My guess is that the ratio of water to acid was too much and the acid was simply over diluted. I'm going to try again. Is it true that I can use the same phosphoric prep&etch/water combo over again?
There was still a good bit of rust caked on after using the phosphoric acid. I shook it around several times and after 25 min I poured the acid/water solution out. Then used a mixture of water and baking soda. Flushed it all out with water and noticed that there was still a good bit of rust. It had done the job well in a few areas, but ultimately did not do the job to completion.
Any ideas? Something I'm missing? My guess is that the ratio of water to acid was too much and the acid was simply over diluted. I'm going to try again. Is it true that I can use the same phosphoric prep&etch/water combo over again?
