Newbie Question
My 1967 911 resto
Replace the fuel tank with new porsche part or recon the ok looking old one?
Please help
Thanks
To Replace or not replace that is the question
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To Replace or not replace that is the question
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Re: To Replace or not replace that is the question
Recon as long as there are no holes or overly thin bits. That's why its called restoration otherwise it would and in some cases should be called replaceoration.
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Re: To Replace or not replace that is the question
Try recon first at least.
Empty and steam out the tank, then use a propane torch or similar to strip the outer underseal covering to see what you've got. If you look on my Doctors car thread you'll see what mine came out like after this process. I was surprised how good the underlying tank was even though it looked pretty poor. Then if you find no holes, treat with a rust encapsulator like POR15 and then get some 3M sprayable seam sealer sprayed over the outer surface. Treat the inside with Frosts POR15 tank sealer kit. I got a 'good as new' tank for less than 2 hours work and less than £100.
Clearly if after the strip you find holes everywhere bin it and get a replacement from Alan Drayson or Nick Moss.
Mick
Empty and steam out the tank, then use a propane torch or similar to strip the outer underseal covering to see what you've got. If you look on my Doctors car thread you'll see what mine came out like after this process. I was surprised how good the underlying tank was even though it looked pretty poor. Then if you find no holes, treat with a rust encapsulator like POR15 and then get some 3M sprayable seam sealer sprayed over the outer surface. Treat the inside with Frosts POR15 tank sealer kit. I got a 'good as new' tank for less than 2 hours work and less than £100.
Clearly if after the strip you find holes everywhere bin it and get a replacement from Alan Drayson or Nick Moss.
Mick
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1972 RHD 2.4E (ex Bob Watson racer - now in original Tangerine)
1966 LHD swb (Doctors car - now with Mrs. Ferrari in Madrid)
1966 TR4A (now sold and replaced by 1990 944 turbo)
1966 S2a Landrover
1972 RHD 2.4E (ex Bob Watson racer - now in original Tangerine)
1966 LHD swb (Doctors car - now with Mrs. Ferrari in Madrid)
1966 TR4A (now sold and replaced by 1990 944 turbo)
1966 S2a Landrover