I got a new fuel tank from our hosts about 2-3 years ago after my previous (original?) rusted out and began leaking. My mechanic said he sprayed it with something to protect it from rust. (I don't know what but he had a Ph.D in engineering and otherwise did good work so I assume it was nothing corrosive--can't ask now as he's died.)
Now the new one appears to have rusted at the bottom seams and is oozing fuel. Could this be a flaw in the tank? Or could something else have happened? I put Stabil in the tank when I fill up (petrol) and I don't do off-roading (though my driveway is dirt), nor do I live in an area that puts lots of salt on the road (some, but just a few times/winter).
At the risk of putting 2 questions in one post--is there anything that can be done besides replacing the tank again?
Now the new one appears to have rusted at the bottom seams and is oozing fuel. Could this be a flaw in the tank? Or could something else have happened? I put Stabil in the tank when I fill up (petrol) and I don't do off-roading (though my driveway is dirt), nor do I live in an area that puts lots of salt on the road (some, but just a few times/winter).
At the risk of putting 2 questions in one post--is there anything that can be done besides replacing the tank again?
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