RazMan
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 05:52 PM |
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Petrol Proof Gasket Compound?
Is there any gasket compund which will not be attacked by petrol? I've got a small leak on the pump flange which will not seal with the naked
gasket and needs a little help.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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UncleFista
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 06:41 PM |
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Yes, I bought some to seal my tank sender and didn't end up using it.
It's in a tube and looks just like your normal blue gasket compound, but says "Safe For All Fuels" on the front. Can't
remember the make but I bought it from my local motor factors so it's not a specialist product.
Tony Bond / UncleFista
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Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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rsk289locost
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 09:28 PM |
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Tiger Seal is meant to be petrol proof according to Practical Classics (I think it was).
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RazMan
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 10:15 PM |
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That's the second time I've heard that Tigerseal can do the job - but surely it will make the joint very hard to break if required in the
future.
I was really hoping to find a proper gasket compound for the job, but thanks for the tip. 
I'll have another trawl round the moterspares places tomorrow.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Chippy
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| posted on 23/1/07 at 11:25 PM |
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The good old standby, RED HERMATITE, will seal almost anything, and its non hardening. Been around for many years, forty to my knowledge, so must have
something going for it.  I personaly wouldnt use anything else. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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DarrenW
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| posted on 24/1/07 at 11:35 AM |
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Im almost certain my old neighbour used the red stuff for his fuel tank. Only problem was that when 2 bits were bolted together it squeezed inside
which left a thin section. This eventually broke off in pieces and blocked his pump / filters etc. Maybe he used too much??
As above - motor factors should stock various stuff that will be fuel resisitant.
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