Alky Tank Repairs?

turbomonte2 · 12-15-2006, 05:13 PM

Unpacked my "used" alky tank/kit today, filled with methanol & meth came streaming out top corner of tank. Looks like somehow it got gouged & was not noticed earlier.

I have a call in to Steve C at SMC re: any acceptable repair methods/ materials for these tanks--containing methanol.

I was wondering, in the meantime, if any gurus out there in TBs land have had any similar probs & have made acceptable repairs compatible with these "plastic" tanks and methanol???

TIA for any help!

wes 87 turbo T · 12-15-2006, 05:56 PM

Methanol will eat away at alot of the epoxy on the market. We normally replace one without any ?'s asked if need be. I am sure steve will take good care of you.

Razor · 12-15-2006, 10:04 PM

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DID speak w/ Steve C today & as expected==no charge for my system ck-out & float repair. I DID get my THANKS in for the quick turn-around & $-free service. Business-for-life--Julio who? Monte

turbomonte2 · 12-15-2006, 10:27 PM

My bad--no pi$$ing contest intended or desired. I've observed and been warned previously by others about attitudes on this, and other boards... Monte

Razor · 12-15-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by turbomonte2

My bad--no pi$$ing contest intended or desired. I've observed and been warned previously by others about attitudes on this, and other boards... Monte

Its ok brother.. no harm no foul. Send it back to Steve and let him fix it rite. "Rigs" never work..

turbomonte2 · 12-18-2006, 06:22 PM

It's back in the mail to Steve @SMC as I'm writing this. We decided to take the "high ground" & just put my existing goodies in a new tank (which he has available & is better set-up to do it).

I was not comfortable with plugging + JB weld--as long as a replacement tank was available...

A good Xmas and New Year to all & tks for all the help,

Monte

12-15-2006, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbomonte2 Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 2,020	Alky Tank Repairs? Unpacked my "used" alky tank/kit today, filled with methanol & meth came streaming out top corner of tank. Looks like somehow it got gouged & was not noticed earlier. I have a call in to Steve C at SMC re: any acceptable repair methods/ materials for these tanks--containing methanol. I was wondering, in the meantime, if any gurus out there in TBs land have had any similar probs & have made acceptable repairs compatible with these "plastic" tanks and methanol??? TIA for any help! __________________ Monte 87GN, TE60, 23#, 60#Injrs, 214/214 hyd roller, Mild-ported hds & int, Dutt Nk, V booster, Old-style SMC alky, Q-Boost, Remote Oil Filter/Turbo Saver, KB 3" down & test pipe w/ cut-out, TTwk93-alky, SM 2.1, 3000 stall CK 10.5" L/U, CK Stg2 tranny kit+ some hard parts, Ext trans cooler, Dual 2.5" Hookers, Frt & bk braces, Hollow 36mm frt bar + Bilsteins, Air Bags + KYBs, Hotwired Wlbro/Racetronix GSS340M(new), 255x60x15 street meats, Factory Astroroof...Just replaced as my Daily-Driver by a '00 Ford Focus. Some other stuff laying around: 51 Merc Cpe, 49 Ford/T-Bird, 83 Riviera Conv, 96 F-150 5.8L "Pig" 4x4 tow vehicle, '00 Ford Focus as "new" Daily Driver...

12-15-2006, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
wes 87 turbo T oil leaks pwn me Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: pinellas county florida Posts: 133	Give Steve a call for sure! Methanol will eat away at alot of the epoxy on the market. We normally replace one without any ?'s asked if need be. I am sure steve will take good care of you.

12-15-2006, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Razor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 883	I would help butttt.. Quote... DID speak w/ Steve C today & as expected==no charge for my system ck-out & float repair. I DID get my THANKS in for the quick turn-around & $-free service. Business-for-life--Julio who? Monte

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12-15-2006, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
turbomonte2 Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 2,020	My bad--no pi$$ing contest intended or desired. I've observed and been warned previously by others about attitudes on this, and other boards... Monte

12-18-2006, 06:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
turbomonte2 Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 2,020	It's back in the mail to Steve @SMC as I'm writing this. We decided to take the "high ground" & just put my existing goodies in a new tank (which he has available & is better set-up to do it). I was not comfortable with plugging + JB weld--as long as a replacement tank was available... A good Xmas and New Year to all & tks for all the help, Monte