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rickybarth 04-27-2010 04:55 PM

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.

ol"blue 04-27-2010 05:00 PM

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.

rickybarth 04-27-2010 05:01 PM

the metal patch bonds to plastic it suck to cause i just filled it up

ol"blue 04-27-2010 05:05 PM

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.

brutalxj 04-27-2010 05:13 PM

Call me crazy but I fix them with a non leaking one. There cheep and if its on the top it has to come out anyway. Junk yards are your friend!

rickybarth 04-27-2010 05:57 PM

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

ol"blue 04-27-2010 06:00 PM

Yes it could slosh/leak out until the level of the gas gets below the leak.

rickybarth 04-27-2010 06:12 PM

could the seal on the fuel pump leaked due to alot of pressure and fuel in the tank when i overfilled it

ol"blue 04-27-2010 06:49 PM

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
Dan

rickybarth 04-27-2010 07:08 PM

thanks i gues im dropping the tank..im gunna wait till the gas light goes on

ol"blue 04-27-2010 07:22 PM

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

brutalxj 04-28-2010 08:47 AM

The ring on your sending unit can leak but it isn't likely I have only seen it once


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