leaking header tank

lotuschrisy · Post by **lotuschrisy** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 20:14

Hi all. my excel header tank has started leaking where the mounting bracket is welded on. is it worth trying to repair it or get a new one?

AndyC · Post by **AndyC** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 21:11

One of mine had a pin-hole size leak, simple bit of mig welding and it's fine, I'd guess yours would e the same.

lotuschrisy · Post by **lotuschrisy** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 21:38

It is only a small leak when hot although there are a lot of rust bubbles around it. think i will take it off and strip it then decide.

AndyC · Post by **AndyC** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 21:40

Mine had no visible hole until I wire wheel cleaned it.

jonny f · Post by **jonny f** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 21:45

i had mine bead blasted before powder coating bad mistake came back like a tea bag

lotuschrisy · Post by **lotuschrisy** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 21:48

A tea bag? that doesnt sound right!!!!!!!

Think i will stick to the wire wheel idea. good idea

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