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Old 15-12-10, 02:59 AM   #11
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Default Re: Sealing the fuel tank - worth the aggro?

my brothers duke was really bad with rust as some clown disconnected the filler drain hose from the filler neck. i emptied the tank of the water/petrol then removed the loose rust by hand with cloths. emptied 1/2 bottle of rust eater and swirled around then left overnight, repeated swirling the next day then left till rust eater had evaporated (mostly). once everything was dry'ish i sloshed some petrol round and emptied contents.

the tank has not leaked in 2 years.
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Old 16-12-10, 08:51 PM   #12
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well really unless its leaking or looking in bad condition is it really needed?
just because its been sat around doesnt mean it needs doing.

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Old 17-12-10, 02:22 PM   #13
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My zzr was sat for 6 years pretty much before i got it with stale fuel in the bottom. i've not had any issue with the tank rusiting.
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