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04-27-2010, 04:55 PM
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fuel tank
so how do you fix a gas tank ive herd of using jb weld but im not sure..the tank is leaking from the top i think.
04-27-2010, 05:00 PM
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In the past I fixed a 1" hole in the bottom of a gas tank with a metal patch and JB Weld. It held for years, until after I sold the car at least.
04-27-2010, 05:05 PM
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My tank was steel. Just scuff up the surface real good to give it something to grab and adhere to. Then let it dry for 24-48 hours (follow directions carefully) before filling it.
04-27-2010, 05:57 PM
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just a thought if i overfilled the tank at coul;d it come out somewhere on the top of the tank cause i rember trying to get an even 35 bucks in and itthe pump kept clicking but i got it
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could the seal on the fuel pump leaked due to alot of pressure and fuel in the tank when i overfilled it
04-27-2010, 06:49 PM
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I've never heard of that happening. It would be more likely where the fuel filler hose enters the tank, or the rollover/vent valve. IMO
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04-27-2010, 07:22 PM
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Good idea. Less hazardous, and messy. Plus gas weighs 6 lbs. a gallon.
Get some floor-dry or kitty-litter (it works the same but is cheaper) before you start.
Dan
Get some floor-dry or kitty-litter (it works the same but is cheaper) before you start.
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