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Started by ute, May 07, 2015, 03:14:10 PM

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ute

May 07, 2015, 03:14:10 PM
well put the new x ring gasket in ( changed filter as well ) tightened all screws in cross motion and to torque spec .....fric and frac ..still leaks at flange !!!

What I did notice is that when i took the screws out the last 2 were under tension ...and hand starting the screws had a pregnant dog of a time getting the last one in .

So I guess i am in the Plastic swollen tank group now ......but because I am coming so late to the party am I screwed ?

If so is there any sealant I could apply to flange so it will mold and seal ? or is a new tank the only option ?

I am in Canada ...and my Duc dealer is a bozo ..and hard nosed so seriously doubt he will go to bat for me

2006 s2r

ducpainter

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May 07, 2015, 03:48:54 PM
The dealer has no leverage with Ducati on this. It was adjudicated...at least in the US. It might be different in Canada.

Have you put a straight edge on the flange to decide how much it might be warped? I'm thinking a machine shop could mill it flat if it isn't too bad.

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ute

#2
May 07, 2015, 04:05:48 PM
I'll check that tomorrow ' but I think it is a more out of round situation with the flange hole.

I will call Duc dealer tomorrow ..but I know this guy he will balk me all the way even though he has no say in it .

ducpainter

#3
May 07, 2015, 06:19:21 PM
Quote from: ute on May 07, 2015, 04:05:48 PM
I'll check that tomorrow ' but I think it is a more out of round situation with the flange hole.

I will call Duc dealer tomorrow ..but I know this guy he will balk me all the way even though he has no say in it .
I think there's plenty of tolerance to cover out of round.

I'm betting it's not flat enough.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ute

#4
May 08, 2015, 05:45:54 PM
Its flat but for 1 mm ...out of round screw to screw is almost 3 mm


But good news Duc dealer surprised me ...he called Duc rep and they want to see the whole bike ???? with tank installed and take pictures .

The deal is that if Ducati approves the replacement tank I pay for "shop time " to remove and install " new tank about 2 hours .

I will tell him don't install so i can coat it


Fingers crossed

SpikeC

#5
May 09, 2015, 04:43:55 PM
2 hours to R&r a tank?!?!?! Do they do the job with their feet??
Spike Cornelius
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ute

#6
May 10, 2015, 01:58:57 PM
Lol no kidding eh !!

took me what 15 minutes at the most ....have no idea why they want the whole bike either

Howie

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May 10, 2015, 09:33:12 PM
Quote from: ute on May 10, 2015, 01:58:57 PM
Lol no kidding eh !!

took me what 15 minutes at the most ....have no idea why they want the whole bike either

So they can charge you 2 hours labor?  Maybe not right, but how much is that shiny new tank worth to you

jsanford

#8
May 11, 2015, 08:57:10 PM
My bike had to have a photo session as well. I think it's normal procedure.  They take photos at certain angles showing how the tank is puffy around the trellis as a reference.
'08 695 - Seattle

ute

#9
May 12, 2015, 04:35:01 PM
Ok thanks for that info
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