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sjhotz Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 3:56 pm Post subject: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Hey gang,
Just bought a new 16 Gallon Baja Tank (AC201000) off Ebay (ya I know), anyway it came poorly packaged and of course dented, 2 minor and will just require outside paint, the 3rd however...
That last one has me worried, any opinions?
-sjhotz _________________ BAY PRIDE!
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vwjetboat Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2017 Posts: 1732 Location: Florida
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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was it insured ? the shipping..
Id want another one myself..
sorry to see that.. I know how much it sucks getting bad parts.. |
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sjhotz Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2017 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Ya,Ebay has me covered, but I sent a message to the seller to see if we could work out on an exchange instead of involving Ebay.
-sjhotz _________________ BAY PRIDE!
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doublecanister Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2008 Posts: 1184 Location: Richmond, Va
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:04 am Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Rats! Sorry Sjhotz, I hate when parts come in damaged, hope you can get a new one!
That happened to me on a used VW gas can, the dents ended up being cracks
and I learned more than I'd care to know about fixing gas cans!
Even compressed air wouldn't' pop out end/corner dents like that, maybe air and some hammer work but (and I almost bought one for fixing the gas can) one of those spot welder dent puller kits would fix it.
But again, lot's of "fixing" for a new part, probably ain't worth it if you can get a replacement, but if you get to keep it, maybe worth fixing for a spare?
Harbor freight has those dent pullers for around $100 bucks I think.
Anyways, good luck!
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:48 am Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Pictures of the entire tank or the number you got off eBay or the seller? _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
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sjhotz Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Welp, I attempted to work with the seller until the very last day I had to return it through Ebay, and I kept getting excuses regarding post office investigation delays. Finally used Ebay's return shipping process and got my money back. The seller is https://www.ebay.com/usr/cencaldistributors?_trksid=p2047675.l2559.
Here are some more pics....
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oasis Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Looks to me like you handled that eBay situation expertly. Too bad you had the hassle, but well done in dealing with it. _________________ Now: 2003 New Beetle Turbo S / 1990 Single Cab Transporter / 2014 Tiguan R-Line 4motion / 2013 Tiguan S / 2002 Golf GLS TDI
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sharkskinman Lateral Lunatic
Joined: April 26, 2006 Posts: 4030 Location: Deep In My Own Psyche
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:10 pm Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Can't find a 16 gal tank. . All I can find is a 12 gal _________________ 74 Mexi Swamp Thing. 70 square volksrod (Swamp Rat)..65 C10
Me of Course wrote: |
Extremity is relative to how far your willing to jump |
Ward Cleaver wrote: |
You ever try a pink golf ball, Wally? Why, the wind shear alone on a pink golf ball can take the head off a 90-pound midget at over 300 yards |
PS4 "NKOGNEATO" |
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sjhotz Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Ya,
That is why I was so loathe to return it instead of repairing it. Now I am unable to locate any and the last manufacturer may not make another run.
Bummer.
sjhotz _________________ BAY PRIDE!
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JBall8019 Samba Member
Joined: April 09, 2012 Posts: 115 Location: Trumbull County, OH
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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Also make sure your fuel tank level ring will fit with the screws. I ordered a tank from CIP and the mounting ring was not welded correctly. _________________ John |
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woodoctr Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2013 Posts: 254 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Just had a new 16 Gallon Tank delivered... with dents! |
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I think that's worth using a stud welder/slide hammer and some massaging. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself look around for a more"home grown" neighborhood body shop or look for local PDR (paintless dent removal) shop as those guys can do a combination pull and massage on it.... |
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