2006-08-20 03:41:22 · 18 answers · asked by palon1957 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
There are a few items that can help you. 1. JB Weld. This is a hard "glue" type substance. It hardens to form a "metal" or "gritted" paste that can be used to stop leaks repair broken items. 2. There are also rubberized patch items. They go on as a stick on and usually dry to a hardened form after drying. 3. BE CAUTIOUS!! You can also have someone "weld" with either Brazing (melting brass over the hole), Miging (using a mig welder to patch the hole), or Soldering (using lead as a solder to patch the hole). TAKE GREAT CAUTION USING FIRE NEAR YOUR TANK!! IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU AIR OUT THE TANK A MINIMUM OF THREE DAYS BEFORE ATTEMPTING. If you feel you cannot perform any of these tasks, have a professional look and repair it.
2006-08-20 03:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by wittdtjr1809 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A leak in the fuel tank is not something to play with, you should take it somewhere to be fixed. Are you sure it is leaking at the tank. Some fuel inlet necks have a vent system that will release fuel when you overfill. Also if it has been hot weather where you are the build up of vapors in a tank can cause pressure that will release fuel around the neck or cap. If you bottomed out on something causing damage to the tank - take it to someone to have it repaired. To repair a gas tank you usually have to remove, empty it and then replace any hoses when you replace it.
2006-08-20 10:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by Christine H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A temporary fix is a wooden golf tee. You can try a self tapping screw with a gasket on it. To do it righ take it off and braze it or solder it. JB Weld will hold it for awhile too. You need the area very clean to use this and roughed up some. A lot of times they leak under the straps holding them in. When they do if it is very rusty you are better off to replace the tank. I rinse the tank out good before I start brazing on one. Then I add a couple of bottles of HEAT when I am done. If it is a rust problem that is bad I don't braze on them.
2006-08-20 10:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gum?! Yeah, right!
Go to an auto parts store. They sell an epoxy kit there that makes a putty-type compound. Simply press it into the hole. The combination of the putty and the gas will mix to make a rock-hard patch.
Just make sure that you clean the area where the gas is leaking with a clean rag first.
**CAUTION** When your done with the rag, soak it in water, then throw it away. The rag will be full of gas and fumes that can easilly ignite. Don't leave it in the house or garage.
2006-08-20 10:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by mgrenia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be rusting out. It won't stop leaking until you stop the corrosion. Repair it yourself. Buy an auto fuel tank repair kit from KBS-Coatings. Your gas tank will never leak again! Their Gold Standard Fuel Tank Sealer is the best on the market.
2006-08-20 20:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by flowerpower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
J-B weld will do the job, I drained the tank on my truck back in 1996 and repaired a leak with J-B Weld and it is still holding today.
2006-08-21 00:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by semi273hemi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is leaking on a seam, take a bar of ivory soap and rub it into the crack. This will seal it till it gets wet from rain or wet roads. (Not a joke, did this myself for about 6 months till I got a new tank on advice from a mechanic).
2006-08-20 10:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by Bill H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a to locate the leak with a match
2006-08-20 10:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by RottinDog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seal All. Available at any auto supply outlet
2006-08-20 10:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by Audio God™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gum
2006-08-20 10:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋