[ST] Dented tank

["Alex Ozzard-Low" <alexol@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,

Depending on whether the dent has resulted in a bad crease or not, you could
try something that I was shown (for a dented MG Le Mans tank) a long time
ago.

Drill through an old gas cap (or even a new old - it's a small investment)
and fit a Schrader valve (tire type air valve).  Make sure it is as air
tight as you can reasonably get.

VERY CAREFULLY pressure up your tank - depending on the type of dent, it may
pop out.  My did, as it wasn't a bad dent - it popped at about 20 psi.
Another guy had a really bad dent which wouldn't pop out - he pressured up
too much and blew the tunnel out.  If you do try this, be VERY careful.

Alex


>Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 06:58:20 -0500
>From: "William Stark" <mstark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject:
>
>Hey guys I need some help, my 92 851 fell over in the garage and dented up
>the tank. Anybody got a line on where I might get a replacement cf or oem?
>Or maybe someone talented enough to repair it?
>Thanks in advance.
>Bill
>2000 ST
>92 851
>95 m900





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