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> I have a 415C which is leaking around the rivets on > the bottom of the nose tank. Mechanic estimates 20 > hours at $40 per hour just to remove for repair. Does > anyone know a cheaper fix? Thanks Scott SCOTT HERE'S A SUGGESTION, CONSIDER CONVERTING YOUR "C" MODEL TO A "D". SKYPORT HAS THE KIT WITH STAINLESS SKIN FOR $117.95. DO THE CONVERSION YOURSELF, DRILL OUT THE RIVETS (A LITTLE MORE THEN 100) AND CUT OUT THE REAR PORTION WITH TIN SNIPS. YOU NOW HAVE ACCESS TO THE TO THE FUSE FUEL TANK AND REMOVE IT YOURSELF FOR THE REPAIRS. I JUST FINISHED DOING THIS MYSELF AND IT'S NO BIG DEAL. PICKED UP THE CHERRY-MAX RIVETS FROM EBAY.(BEEN A LOT SHOWING UP LATELY) NOW YOU'VE GOT THE BIGGEST PART OF THE "D" CONVERSION DONE AND HAD ACCESS FOR THE TANK REMOVAL ALL FOR LESS THAN $200 BUCKS. SEEMS TO ME THAT IT SURE BEATS PAYING $40/HR @ 20HRS =$800 AND YOU STILL HAVE A "C" MODEL @ 1260# GROSS FWIW REGARDS JoeC 99621 ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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