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| Ragerover Member Since: 27 Dec 2013 Location: In a land far far away Posts: 145  
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Weld it every thing else will be a bodge
Get it tig welded good tig Welders can weld coke can thin |
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17th Mar 2014 10:47am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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It is difficult to imagine what it actually looks like. For minimum outlay and convenience and if you have easy access to the leak a compound may be the best and most convenient solution, ideally applied from both sides. If it's a flat surface leak you could try and patch it with aluminium speed tape and a compound perhaps?
If not successful you could then reappraise and look at a welding solution, but the first needn't cost much in toil or money. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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17th Mar 2014 11:01am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7731 
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cheers guys.
its on a flat surface and tank is out of the vehicle. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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17th Mar 2014 2:58pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232 
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James,
If it is the size of a pinhole then use a sealant. Hairline cracks are slightly different as they may open up through stress/weight/twisting, etc... Ive used this stuff on both Aluminium and Steel Trials & Motorcross Bike tanks that get heavy knocks and vibrations and have had no problems. In fact, Ive used it on the fuel tank of a D6 Caterpillar with no problems. Obviously, it won't be as good as a good weld, but it comes close. You can get it from M & P Accessories and it's called PETSEAL ULTRA TANK SEALANT http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/501102/...us/Petseal |
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17th Mar 2014 5:59pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279  
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Not sure if anyone else have experience with this, but I'm considering it myself to fix a couple of small holes on the Caterham.
http://www.alumiweld.com |
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17th Mar 2014 6:05pm |
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| smb Member Since: 15 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1232
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Yes, it is very handy to have in your toolbox for emergency repairs. Obviously, it won't be the finish as by a professional, but for non-aesthetic work it is good. Just do lots of practising first on old bits of alli' as it is very important you get the temperature right. I wouldn't use it on repairs that could be put under stress tho'.
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17th Mar 2014 6:15pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7731
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excellent, thank you for the pointers guys, will do some digging. Cheers
James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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17th Mar 2014 9:51pm |
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