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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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yeah i can hot tank my bottom block rite? i know i can but this shop wer i mite go 2 get my engine rebuild say i cant do it & my block will melt
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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You can hot tank your block but you must strip it bare... which kinda sucks. You'll end up having to buy all new seals.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Some shops only have cleaning equipment (solution) to do cast iron.The cleaner that they use will turn aluminum black.Most of the newer solvents will work on aluminum and iron.
Glenn
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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I just had my engine re-worked and it was hot tanked. Lucky me, it didn't melt
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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the term hot tank is just a generic term, actual "hot tanking" melts aluminum like mentioned above
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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hot tanking is an excellent procedure and highly recommended with a rebuild... don't go to that stupid mechanic anymore...
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Old Apr 6, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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true i found anotha shop tat will do it bump for me
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 03:42 AM
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They Cold Tank Aluminum, mines at the shop right now, Im picking it up tomorrow
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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My machinist called it jet-washing .. hot-tanking uses acids that would eat away at aluminum.
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