Fuel Tank leak

[SteveB]

Oh no. I thought I might have the dreded filler pipe split as I could smell fuel if I filled the tank right up. Well while I had the rear striped down, new wishbones uper links brake pipes ect I thought I would drop the tank. Well I now find I do have a tint split in the union between tank and spigot for filler pipe, I have run out of money so a new tank even If I could get one is out. so has ayone repaired this problem. Im thinking either a sealent applied externally that is ok with petrol or more radicaly taking the conection right of leaving a hole and fiting a replacment tank fitting with a rubber sealing washer. I think I may be able to get one from a plumbing type of outlet or maybe even get one made up in stainless or alloy. Has anyone done this ??
Any thoughts please as I would like to get it all back together.
Steve

[SteveB]

Has no one else got round this problem ??

[Paul.P]

Steve, don't know if its any help, but a lot of bodyshops can do plastic welding, it maybe worth a try ?

[muley]

I have heard of people using a repair kit - see ebay item 160187308030
for an example.

Should do the job OK

Cheers



Jim

[markv]

Just had mine repaired - they used a fairly new two part petrol resistant compound: a powder which was sprinkled on the crack and then a liquid which apparently smelt like superglue poured on it. This plugged the gap and cured within seconds.

Unfortunately I don't know what it was called, and the guy is on holiday until after Christmas.

There is also another thread somewhere within the forum which lists a sealant used for aircraft fuel tanks. Search for "petrol tank" or "fuel tank".

[GeoffSmith]

The other thread!

[SteveB]

WOW sounds like I can fix it thanks guys. Had a look at the aircraft sealant looks good, but the super glue and powder sounds interesting, where did you get it done ? Is it a product anyone else has come accross ? Pity he's on holiday till after Christmas may just have to wait.
Steve

[markv]

I've now got the details on the product used to fix my leaking fuel tank. It's called Q-Bond, and is sold in the UK by Consumables Express. It's pretty cheap - the large kit was used on mine and costs c. £28 inc. VAT and delivery. It's a two-part system: the black-topped bottles contain a black powder which is spread along the area to be filled, then the liquid (which smells like Superglue, but isn't) is dripped onto it, and in a matter of seconds, the whole lot is rock hard.