small leak in gas tank
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From: jackson nj
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
last night i went out and saw a small puddle on the driveway and found out it was gas. so today i pulled the retaining straps and found out its a hole so small u realy cant see it. its dripping pretty slow .i looked theres no sign of rust near the hole . my question is there any quick fixes i can use till i can replace the tank witch will be at least next weekend at the earliest.
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From: Bergen County, New Jersey U.S.A.
Year: 1990 Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Inline 6 Renix
yes plug the hole with a sealer on some sort... something that gas will not eat away at... my one friend welded his gas tank after it aired out for a few days....just put a weld beed... if you can reach in there a small nut and bolt? with sealer..
If it's truly that small, a little smear of chemical resistant epoxy should provide a permanent-ish fix. The bigger question would be why is your tank springing pin-hole leaks?
"my one friend welded his gas tank after it aired out for a few days."
This guy didn't even "air it out", don't try this at home kids. Notice the proper use of jack stands to safely support the vehicle as well.
This guy didn't even "air it out", don't try this at home kids. Notice the proper use of jack stands to safely support the vehicle as well.
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From: Poconos, USA
Year: 98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
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When I was in high school (40 years ago), I pocked a small hole in my gas tank while rabbit hunting at night. My dad told me to use bar soap on it until I could get another tank. It works slick! Just use a bar of dial soap. It would last a week before it would start leaking. (I never did replace the tank).
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