I do see Stacy's point though. On my '88, this is how the tank looked
before replacement:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JHZbygTmVN1HyauX6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/PZZkCEkDH2Cxgk428

Maybe it could've been saved but I also replaced that tank and fittings.

The OP lives in Canada. If they live back East, they could be dealing with
a really rusty tank.

i.e. in Vancouver BC on the west coast, where I used to live, the roads
weren't salted nearly as much as they'd see in Toronto ON. I posted pics
for a reference POV.

If the Westy owner lived in an area with a more moderate climate, not near
the ocean, maybe their tank would be in much better exterior condition?

Neil.

On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 6:03 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
wrote:

Neil, you were wise.  I did the same, though mine wasn't nearly as far gone
> as yours.
>
>
>

>
> On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 7:22 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>

> Some images of the tank I replaced. Tank still mounted:
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZaJBujowCtYHsLq57
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>
> --
Neil n

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