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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 If there's a will there's a way. The best fix is to remove the tank and go the A&P route. However if that is more than you want to do, here is my fix. Mark the leaks, a small scratch on the metal. Drain the tank, leave the cap off. Clean all the leaking areas with paint thinner. Any build up around the rivet needs to be cleaned. Got to Wal-Mart or some other craft store. Get some of the mid size suction cups that are used to stick things to shower walls, glass, etc. Also, a tubeless tire valve stem and a small air compressor (Runs on the car battery or a air tank that you can charge with very low pressure). Get a sealer that you want to work with. (If you decide to go this route, I'll get you the sealer name and stuff, it's at the hangar). Cut a hole in the center of the suction cut and insert the valve stem. Thin the sealer until it is about like a thin paint. Paint it over the outside of the tank around the rivets. Place the suction cut over the sealer and rivet. Get a good seal and apply a little compressed air. This will force the sealer into the rivet and should seal the tank, if the leak isn't to bad. (It will work in about 90% of the cases). Re-apply at lease once more, following the same procedure. If the rivet is loose, tighten it up after the sealer is forced in, but before it dries. DON'T PUT COMPRESSED AIR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TANK. IF YOU NEED A LIGHT UNDER THE PANEL, TURN IT ON BEFORE YOU GO UNDER, (SPARKS WILL HURT YOU). Let me know if you want a very in-depth instructions. If not, then I've said enough. Jack ==^================================================================ 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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