Fuel Tank Repair required in Perth
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 16:34
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Shawn
G'Day All, this one is for the WA guys.
I have just returned from two months in the
Pilbara and need to get my sub tank repaired. It is leaking (a very slow drip) diesel from a very small split on a weld seam.
Can anyone recommend a repairer in
Perth, where I could get the sub tank (70ltr Long
Ranger) repaired by having the seam re welded.
It's either a re weld of the seam or a new sub tank.
Cheers
Shawn
Reply By: Joe Grace Doomadgee - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 19:32
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 19:32
keep
check on your costs, it will most probally be cheaper to fit a new or s/h tank in as you have to go through all the process of removing it and re-fitting it and if welding up the old one it has to be washed and no trace of fuel left in it before anyone will touch it with a welder (there are other methods but all cost).... if a small leak and it is diesel i would leave it until you get
home and pull it all out yourself and get a "mate" to do it .. dont try to "plug" it with all the off the shelf stuff as it may affect the sucess of the weld when they do it
Good luck anyway
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Reply By: ross - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 22:17
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 22:17
Try Frank at Alloy Fabrications & Welding
Services
4/77 Buckingham Dr
Wangara WA 6065
(08) 9409 1108
He does all sorts of jobs depending how busy he is
I would also be in touch with Long
Ranger,their tanks are not supposed to do this.
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 23:59
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 at 23:59
Ultimate 4wd (ex K&N) in Canning Vale build tanks so suspect they repair as
well.
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Reply By: eddyoz - Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 11:46
Friday, Jul 30, 2010 at 11:46
Had a repair done on a boat tank many years ago.The tank was de gassed[ Rentokill by
Fremantle Wharf]and a certificate issued giving a safe working period for repair.It was tig welded by a local boatbuilder.
As long as you have a certificate stating it is clear of fuel fumes any welder should be able to repair it.
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