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Old 26-Dec-2011, 03:29
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Originally Posted by jerryz
below is a link to an excellent article about plastic tank
the main issue is PA 6 poly propelyne plastic and the primary manufacturer is Acerbis

www.deformedfueltanks.com
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not poly propylene, it is nylon. Polyamide (PA) is different from polypropylene (PP).

PP will dissolve in gasoline.

PA is impervious to gasoline (and alcohol) but absorbs water.
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