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bigred1
09-12-2005, 11:06 PM
my 200m is leaking gas around the seam at bottom of tank. it looks like someone tryed to repair it w/some sort of apoxy. a couple of weeks ago when it got to upper 90's this stuff got soft and i noticed the leak idon't think there are any holes just maybe seam seperation does anyone know if this can be repaired or would i be better off replaceing tank. thanks.

New2ATC
09-13-2005, 12:00 AM
My SX had this type of leak on it and it was kindof hard to repair (it was hot and it would take too long to set) but I think it woud be able to be repaired as long as you know what you are doing.(As I didnt)

firefirefire90
09-13-2005, 12:20 AM
www.por15.com, all your gastank repair needs.

chris200x
09-13-2005, 04:05 AM
check it out.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=40351

RedRider_AK
09-15-2005, 01:47 AM
I had a second-hand ATC 110 once, and the guy before me used molten fiberglass around the seam. Never leaked once, and it was a 1982 model.

69HemiGTX
09-15-2005, 05:14 AM
Hey Chris, I have a 200X with a leaky tank. Can that Magnum Steel stuff be sanded smooth? I would rather patch the hole than pay for another tank.

edog
09-15-2005, 08:38 AM
Why how much do they go for?

69HemiGTX
09-15-2005, 10:34 AM
Why how much do they go for?

I guess you are asking me this question. From what I have seen, most good tanks on Ebay fetch between $30-45 plus shipping, which is usually a minimum of $10. I will gladly pay 1/5 that amount for something that works and I don't have to wait two weeks for or worry about even showing up.

chris200x
09-15-2005, 10:38 AM
Hey Chris, I have a 200X with a leaky tank. Can that Magnum Steel stuff be sanded smooth? I would rather patch the hole than pay for another tank.

it says it can be sanded, drilled, painted... all that good stuff. Gas and oil resistant. Good stuff!

darrel632
09-15-2005, 11:21 AM
Sila prene works pretty well for this as well It also is sandable paintable etc. comes in a 300 ml tube. works really well. Copper brazing works ok as well