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bbi Expansion Tank

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  1. muttsjet

    muttsjet Karting

    Nov 9, 2003
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    The tank developed a small hole on top. Before purchasing a new tank (if I can find one), I plan to weld the hole closed.

    For welding purposes, does any one know what type of material the tank is made of -- aluminum, or steel?

    Thank you
     
  2. willrace

    willrace Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Have you tried a magnet?
     
  3. muttsjet

    muttsjet Karting

    Nov 9, 2003
    69
    Dah, great point!! Sometime you just overthink problems!
     
  4. muttsjet

    muttsjet Karting

    Nov 9, 2003
    69
    Magnet says its steel!!
     
  5. turbo-joe

    turbo-joe F1 Veteran

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    but magnet says not if aluminum or stainlsss steel

    what expension tank you mean?
    from the cooling system?
    the evaporate system?

    part number please
     
  6. vincenzo

    vincenzo F1 Rookie

    Nov 2, 2003
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    consider silver solder...
    rgds,
    vincenzo
     
  7. CarbBoxer

    CarbBoxer Formula Junior

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    trutlands had repo's made at one time.
     
  8. Philwozza

    Philwozza Formula 3

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    repair with ordinary solder and a big iron. Minimum heat damage.

    P
     

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