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(Message started by: amigafan2003 on Jan 22^nd, 2008, 9:12am)

Title: Slight fuel tank leak
Post by amigafan2003 on Jan 22^nd, 2008, 9:12am

Hey all

there is a tiny hole where the fuel filler hose connects to the fuel tank (hoel is on the fuel tank) so when I fill the tank up to full, it leaks a little. Workaround atm is just to fill it to 3/4 for now.

Is there any sealant/liquid metal that i could safely repair the hole with? Donesn't really seem worth replacing the tank for a minor hole at the top (unless someones suggests it's dangerous that is!).

Title: Re: Slight fuel tank leak
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 22^nd, 2008, 9:28am

You can get some expoxy putty for doing repairs like this - comes in a pack, 2 strips of compound - tear off a bit a mix it up by rolling / kneeding in your hand and apply to the hole - make sure you have cleaned the area first or it won't stick properly.

On my old Granada Scorpio estate some little s*d stuck a screwdriver in my tank - and this is how I fixed it - never leaked at all in over 3 yrs.

Title: Re: Slight fuel tank leak
Post by Simmo on Jan 22^nd, 2008, 11:21am

THIS (http://www.screwfix.com/prods/11363/Sealants-Adhesives/Putty/Repair-Putty/Everbuild-Epoxy-Repair-Putty-155g) is the sort of thing Mike is on about.

Title: Re: Slight fuel tank leak
Post by amigafan2003 on Jan 22^nd, 2008, 11:32am

Ahah - already have some of that - used it on my Westfield build :-)

I'll give it a crack as soon as it stops bloomin' raining!