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01-25-2020, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Washington DC
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Fuel Tank Leak
Hi - My 2013 RV-10 is about to be re-painted,*and I found multiple fuel leaks on both the right and left tanks just as I dropped it off at the paint shop in Alabama. I previously had a few leaks, and my A&P applied epoxy to the tank exterior in order to avoid the higher cost of removing and re-sealing the tanks.* This approach worked ... until now.* My question is what's the best course: 1) Remove the tanks and send them to Paul Beck ( http://www.weepnomorellc.com/), reinstalling them before final paint work. 2) Remove the tanks and buy new tanks from Vans, getting an A&P connected with the paint shop to build and install them.* 3) Something else?* Since I'm an owner rather than a builder, could anyone provide info about potential timeframes for Weepnomore to turn these around (I've emailed Paul and am waiting to hear back) or a decent A&P to build/install new tanks?* Thanks for any info!
Jeff
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Jeff Hayes
PPSEL IFR
RV-10 N413BS (owner, not builder)
2020 Dues Paid
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01-25-2020, 03:39 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Originally Posted by jahoosafat
My question is what's the best course: 1) Remove the tanks and send them to Paul Beck
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Whether you reseal the tanks or have someone do it, that's the route I would take.
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Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA
2001 RV-6 N46KB
2019(?) RV-10
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01-25-2020, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
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I highly recommend Paul. He does outstanding work and is just an all around good guy.
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Mark H.
RV-7- IO-360, EFII, Whirl Wind C/S, (Built and sold)
RV-4- O-320, Catto three blade, P-Mags (Sold)
RV-8- IO-360, Hartzell C/S (Flying)
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01-25-2020, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Southern Michigan
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Just curious,,,,,,were these tanks quick build wings from Van's or builder built? Regardless,,,,I would just remove the tanks and reseal them. Its not a easy job but is certainly within most builders capabilities.
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David C.
Howell, MI
RV-10: #41686 Under Construction
RV-9A: #90949 Under Construction
RV-10: #40637 Completed/Sold 2016
Cozy MKIV:#656 Completed/Sold 2007
"Donor Exempt" but donated through Dec. 2020
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01-26-2020, 06:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 452
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Originally Posted by Mark33
I highly recommend Paul. He does outstanding work and is just an all around good guy.
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Have also heard very good things about Paul.
http://www.weepnomorellc.com/
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Brian J.
Boston, MA
RV8 Based at ORH - Purchased
RV8 - The Project #83313 - Under Construction
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01-26-2020, 07:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY
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Another very satisfied customer of Weep No More
Paul was not always quick to respond to e-mail (call).
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01-26-2020, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Washington DC
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What's the approx labor time for re-sealing both fuel tanks?
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Jeff Hayes
PPSEL IFR
RV-10 N413BS (owner, not builder)
2020 Dues Paid
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01-26-2020, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Washington DC
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Originally Posted by 9GT
Just curious,,,,,,were these tanks quick build wings from Van's or builder built? Regardless,,,,I would just remove the tanks and reseal them. Its not a easy job but is certainly within most builders capabilities.
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Builder built
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Jeff Hayes
PPSEL IFR
RV-10 N413BS (owner, not builder)
2020 Dues Paid
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01-27-2020, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
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Another question from a non-builder: what are the challenges to removing and shipping 2 existing fuel tanks from AL to MN? I assume Paul Beck generally has people fly to him and he works on the tanks that way.
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Jeff Hayes
PPSEL IFR
RV-10 N413BS (owner, not builder)
2020 Dues Paid
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01-27-2020, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
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Originally Posted by jahoosafat
Another question from a non-builder: what are the challenges to removing and shipping 2 existing fuel tanks from AL to MN? I assume Paul Beck generally has people fly to him and he works on the tanks that way.
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You’ll just have to build a crate, pad/protect the tanks VERY well, and ship them to him. I’ve used Yellow Freight in the past to ship tanks to him. If you use their self-help/ online service and create your own bill of lading, and drop them off at the nearest Y.F. terminal dock, you should be able to ship both tanks for less than $150 each way. As far as removing the tanks from a 10, I’m not sure, but on a -7 it’s about an hour job for each tank. Oh, BTW, the last time I checked, Paul charged $1250/tank for his service....but talk to him about that, and his turnaround time is usually about three weeks.
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Mark H.
RV-7- IO-360, EFII, Whirl Wind C/S, (Built and sold)
RV-4- O-320, Catto three blade, P-Mags (Sold)
RV-8- IO-360, Hartzell C/S (Flying)
RV-7- (Building)
Last edited by Mark33 : 01-27-2020 at 07:54 AM.
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