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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 01:36 AM
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What is the name(s) of do-it-yourself gas tank sealer/anti-rust. She was sitting too long to drive without pulling the tank. Or is it worth it to do it yourself? Thanx
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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 03:07 AM
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I would just go ahead and replace the tank. You have to pull it to use the sealer so all the work is already done so why not replace it with a new tank instead of a temp fix to an old tank.

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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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If you aren't going to replace it (which I would) look at thr POR-15 web site. JIM :seeya
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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 12:21 PM
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2 years ago I used the Eastwood system to seal up the gas tank on my 72's tank. I had it out already so figured I might as well seal it. The tank didn't have rust in it and probably would have been ok to reuse as it was. It is a multi step process, but not hard. Of course a new tank is around $200.
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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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I have used the eastwood product a number of times and was very satisfied with the results. I repaired a number of fuel tanks for both cars and bikes . I recently used it to line an integral tank in a large casting that was porous . I give it a thumbs up !

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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 02:42 PM
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I tried the POR product a couple of years ago and it did not adhere to the inside of the tank.
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