Re: [MV] REPAIRING FUEL TANKS -- OFF VEHICLE

From: Kris Kirby (kris@catonic.net)
Date: Fri Sep 26 2003 - 23:36:57 PDT


On Fri, 26 Sep 2003, kuhrick wrote:
> I have SEEN THAT USED on USED oil TANKS out of a oil change place
> they NEEDED NEW PORTS ON THEM 2 IN lower sides
> soo the welder filled them full of exzost from the pick up truck
> and he didnt blow any thing up

YMMV.

Depending on the vehicle, this may be an extremely bad idea as most more
modern cars run slightly on the lean side to make sure there is plenty of
O2 in the exhaust -- so things like your catalytic converters and O2
sensors work.

Using Argon or HE, you're guaranteed not to blow yourself up. Just make
sure *you* have a respirator connected to a good source of air.

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