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Title: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: Craig_B on August 08, 2018, 11:34:00 AM
I had a fairly significant water leak where the two body halves come together around the muffler.
It was a kinda nasty area to work in and I didnt want a repair that was too involved.   In other words I wanted as cheap and quick a "fix" as possible.
I went down to my local Canadian Tire store and purchased a roll of Flex Tape.
Cut four strips to size and stuck them on around the seam.    Damn sticky stuff!
Took the Argo out in the water twice now and it seems to be working. Still a small dribble comes in but if I had been a little more diligent with the tape application I doubt there would be any.

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Title: Re: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: Dozer on August 08, 2018, 12:36:05 PM
Do you mean the stuff they  advertise on TV?
Let us know how long it holds up.

Anyway it would be great for trail side repairs. banana
Title: Re: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: Craig_B on August 08, 2018, 12:41:22 PM
Do you mean the stuff they  advertise on TV?
Let us know how long it holds up.

Anyway it would be great for trail side repairs. banana

Yes the stuff they advertise on TV.
Great link here. https://youtu.be/aRXpfgik9XA (https://youtu.be/aRXpfgik9XA) He has some really informative videos.
Title: Re: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: WFO on August 08, 2018, 09:37:08 PM
it should work good if it adhere's to the part. i used flex seal on mine and it works great
Title: Re: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: Craig_B on September 05, 2018, 11:26:09 AM
To follow up on the performance of Flex Tape on my Argo.
It did not stick well around the muffler area. I assume the heat was too much for it.
I also used a piece on a crack that was not in an area of extreme heat and it seems to still be adhering well.
 
Title: Re: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: wedge on September 05, 2018, 02:26:54 PM
Cool  banana
Title: Re: Flex Tape for leaks
Post by: Delduck on September 05, 2018, 05:31:37 PM
Pl 5200