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Subject:Re: Gas Tank Woes...
From:Jack Reed
Date:Tue, 19 Mar 1996 12:22:42 -0600 (MDT)

Christian,

On Mon, 18 Mar 1996 7039ckrah@umbsky.cc.umb.edu wrote:

> Buddy of mine has a bug whose gas tank started to leak.  Pin hole at 
> first, then further poking produced a larger hole.  He inserted a bolt, 
> but of course this did not produce a leak-proof remedy.  I know there's
> been some discussion as to coatings and gas tankage problems recently, 
> anyone care to fill me in with a remedy?

The fix here is very simple, particularly with a tank that you can shove 
a bolt into.

Step 1:remove old tank, take to crusher
Step 2:install good used one.

Any questions?

Jack