 expansion/evaporation tank. Dents on top, an easy fix?, Compressed air? Tanks in advance |
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| Shivers |
 Jun 30 2026, 07:52 AM
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They are so minor, if I could get my hand in there. I'm looking
for a possible easy fix to smooth these out a bit. The bottom is beautiful, doesn't even need paint.   |
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| friethmiller |
Jun 30 2026, 08:20 AM
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You'd need some PDR tools to push from inside the tank, I'd think.
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| Shivers |
Jun 30 2026, 08:35 AM
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QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 30 2026, 07:20 AM)  You'd need some PDR tools to push from inside the tank, I'd think. So drill a hole from the bottom to get the tool in. That is a good idea. |
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| friethmiller |
Jun 30 2026, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 10-February 19 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 22,863 Region Association: Southwest Region
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Jun 30 2026, 09:35 AM) QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 30 2026, 07:20 AM) You'd need some PDR tools to push from inside the tank, I'd think. So drill a hole from the bottom to get the tool in. That is a good idea. Well, it may not be a good idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You could cut a small rectangle out of the bottom, fix the dent, and weld it closed. However, being that it is a vapor/gas overflow container... welding might not be the best idea. Others might be able to chime in. |
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| Shivers |
Jun 30 2026, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,459 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 30 2026, 08:18 AM) QUOTE(Shivers @ Jun 30 2026, 09:35 AM) QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 30 2026, 07:20 AM) You'd need some PDR tools to push from inside the tank, I'd think. So drill a hole from the bottom to get the tool in. That is a good idea. Well, it may not be a good idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You could cut a small rectangle out of the bottom, fix the dent, and weld it closed. However, being that it is a vapor/gas overflow container... welding might not be the best idea. Others might be able to chime in. Hahaha, an explosion, that’s just what I need. Maybe I should just fill it with some body filler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Shivers |
Jun 30 2026, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,459 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Shivers @ Jun 30 2026, 10:20 AM) QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 30 2026, 08:18 AM) QUOTE(Shivers @ Jun 30 2026, 09:35 AM) QUOTE(friethmiller @ Jun 30 2026, 07:20 AM) You'd need some PDR tools to push from inside the tank, I'd think. So drill a hole from the bottom to get the tool in. That is a good idea. Well, it may not be a good idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You could cut a small rectangle out of the bottom, fix the dent, and weld it closed. However, being that it is a vapor/gas overflow container... welding might not be the best idea. Others might be able to chime in. Hahaha, an explosion, that’s just what I need. Maybe I should just fill it with some body filler. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I know nothing about the paintless dent pulling and the big dent is right on the crease. |
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| Superhawk996 |
Jun 30 2026, 01:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,929 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Jun 30 2026, 01:20 PM) This (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Or find better part - not a rare part by any stretch |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 30 2026, 01:39 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 9,297 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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Most are dented or oil canned (thin metal).
I have thot about pressurizing them with air thinking that may sufficiently pop out the waves. Perhaps additionally persuading them with externally-applied heat or a roller. The fabricators may want to weld rods onto them pull them out, but that is delicate work on thin metal. |
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