richwill
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 12:49 PM |
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Fuel tank repair
I have noticed over the weekend that my fuel tank has been leaking. It appears to be coming from a pinhole in the outlet pipe. This is aluminium and i
am looking for suggestions on how to repair it. I dont really want to remove the tank and obviously cant weld it. How can i seal the hole.? I have
tried to use a sealant but with no success. Could it be soldered or is that to much of a risk with the tank full of fuel.
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 12:59 PM |
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You need a PU adhesive which is impervious to fuel, and before anyone pipes in and says it can't be done they are welcome to come around and
inspect my P100 fuel tank which I repaired with P1800 PU sealant and an acrylic plate 5 years ago. Alternatively a 2 part Belzona product will work
for you.
I even tested the PU sealant when submerged in Diesel and it still set.
I have used both with very very good results
[Edited on 17/10/11 by liam.mccaffrey]
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edsco
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 01:12 PM |
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JB Weld...eBay.
edsco
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steve m
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 01:24 PM |
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This is one of my winter mods as well, as i have an alui tank, that leaks, but only when full, from a seam at the top of the tank,
Thanks liam for the advice!
Steve
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britishtrident
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 01:39 PM |
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Another way to do it is a product called "Granville Petro Patch" two versions available the original version is shellac based
compound the other version is a two part putty. cost is about £4.00 to £7.00
Incidentally an old school get you home fix for a leaking petrol tank is a bar of ordinary hand soap softened with water and worked into the
crack.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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steve m
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 01:54 PM |
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"worked into the crack. "
made me laugh
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britishtrident
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 02:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
"worked into the crack. "
made me laugh
Just a Foxism
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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v8kid
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 03:06 PM |
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The mind boggles 
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
chainsaw
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Chippy
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 03:50 PM |
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Another vote for JB Weld, really good product. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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snapper
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| posted on 17/10/11 at 04:57 PM |
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Petrol patch worked for me and I still have loads over that I keep in the car.
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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richwill
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| posted on 18/10/11 at 07:46 AM |
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I have had a go at sealing it using candle wax over the hole and sealant over the top. Will check it tonight to see
if it has worked.
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