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Petrol tank repair
Nurse Julie:
Don't use a tank liner.
Moorey:
--- Quote from: mike the bike on May 25, 2018, 01:20:30 PM ---See my comments above. I'm glad it's worked for you but you'll be getting the iron out again before long.
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Time will tell on that one. As mine has been fine now for nearly 3 years and the tank is in regular use, how long are you giving it before I have to get the iron out again. :)
taysidedragon:
--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on May 25, 2018, 02:18:39 PM ---Don't use a tank liner.
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My tank is in pretty good condition but I was thinking about using tank liner to make sure for the future. Why would that not be a good idea?
It would be great to save some time and cash if it's not necessary but I'm curious why that would not be good.
hairygit:
Because modern fuel (last 5 years) contains increasing amounts of ethanol, which turns lining materials to mush, allowing leaks to happen again, and blocking fuel taps and carb jets which a sticky mess.
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royhall:
--- Quote from: hairygit on May 26, 2018, 06:42:50 AM ---Because modern fuel (last 5 years) contains increasing amounts of ethanol, which turns lining materials to mush, allowing leaks to happen again, and blocking fuel taps and carb jets which a sticky mess.
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There are now Ethanol proof liners, I'm sure that every lined tank Menno turns out is not a disaster. But I agree to a point, if you don't need it don't do it. With mine I used the same cleaner that comes with the liner kits to clean the insides of my tank. It came up spotless so I didn't line it. Bit of a problem if your tank leaks though, in this case a new tank would be my choice as they are available and the 400F paintwork is quite simple and cheap.
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