Reply to "Aluminum gas tank repair and question"

jb1490Member

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My car, 1303, has an aluminum gas tank, wrapped in fiberglass. I was under the impression that it was wrapped under a recall.

It has been my understanding that the DOT felt that the aluminum tanks would rupture easier that a steel tank, and that a layer of fiberglass cloth and resin would strengthen the aluminum tank enough to comply.

While the cloth and resin would add a (very) small amount of strength to the aluminum tank, bonding to the tank would be critical. After 43 years, most have delaminated.

John

9/14/149:03 AM

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