Many motorists are sure that if something broke in their car, then only qualified specialists will be able to fix the breakdown in qualitatively. Of course, this statement is true if we are talking about serious breakdowns, and special equipment or many years of experience is needed to repair a car, but it is quite possible to cope with simple malfunctions like a leaky gas tank, unless, of course, there is a desire and desire and desire.Plastic and metal gas troops are repaired in different ways, but dismantling and fuel drainage is necessary before the repair starts in any case. So, how to repair a plastic gas tank?
If you do not be original, like advertising on trolleybuses, and act in proven ways, then it will be best to be simply stolen by a gas tank. This requires pieces of plastic, copper or metal mesh in a small cell, as well as directly soldering iron. The place of the defect is thoroughly cleaned and degreased, after which the solder itself begins. Pieces of plastic for soldering are better to choose such that they, in their composition, correspond to the material from which the gas tank itself is made.
A patch corresponding to the damaged area of the gas tank is cut out of the metal mesh. With the help of a soldering iron and pieces of plastic, this mesh is as smooth as possible to the place of the defect.
If the solder is far from your horse, then you can resort to a simpler way. It is necessary to purchase cold welding in the store and just make a “patch” on the gas tank, guided by the instructions.
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