TerryG wrote:Is your tank too far gone to patch / use a POR15 tank sealer?
I managed to find a 2nd hand replacement tank (with slightly more capacity too!) but plenty of my A30/A35 owner colleagues are struggling to find anything repairable ... a few have tried POR15 but the tank insides have to be really clean and rust free to work. A lot are beyond that and more holes than tin ... !! And once you start the de-rusting process, more become porous even using the mildest of cleaning agents (most use molasses!).
The Owners' Club is going to look at trying to find a supplier as part of the club spares scheme but that is going to take time to set up. I was trying to help by finding some potential suppliers. We know the source of some MG Midget tanks .. they are in Canada though! A30/A35 tanks are similar but not interchangeable unfortunately (and van and countryman tanks different again!).
Because the tank is located under the boot floor, behind the rear axle, plastic might not be the best material. My existing tank has lost the drain plug courtesy of a high kerb and was bodged back in the 70s with a healthy dose of fibreglass mat and resin! It worked but I'm not sure it would be a good idea to continue to use that one. Until I get the car home and start striping I don't know if it would be a candidate for a proper repair.
I'll post up suffolkpete's suggestion as it may help a few in the interim.
