I had excellent luck patching my coolant overflow tank with Permatex Black Super Weather Strip Adhesive #82. I applied a thin coat to the crack, then cut a patch out of a mylar party balloon. I then sealed the patch with another coat of adhesive. It lasted for two years, when I finally got around to putting in the new tank. This setup lets the tank expand and contract without breaking an epoxy patch. I also use this adhesive for water pumps. I got the tip from a long time mechanic. Cheap with many uses. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Alcock" <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM> Hi Dar, I fixed the main water tank in my Westy with epoxy putty. 'twas a rather nasty crack around the joint where the outflow joins the main tank --- sounds sort of like your problem. I just packed the crack and smoothed a layer on top of that. It was almost perfect after one application ---- duct tape made it perfect. Probably worth the $6 or so for a pack of putty ---- I *know* you already have duct tape. Besides, the duct tape will be an aesthetic match to the 'gray' water tank :-) Hope this helps, Cheers, Doug '84 Westy Toronto, Canada |
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