Tank is some non glueable plastic material. pp ptfe etc.
2006-09-29 02:32:28 · 14 answers · asked by candy_john43 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it is safer, if you replace it
2006-09-29 02:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by queenmidas1014 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bmaldon04 may have a good point my experience with try to fix a leaking fuel tank or battery has resulted in it leaking again. I have taken a metal fuel tank and as mentioned used a screw and it work. Molded Plastic as in fuel and batteries are holding a chemical. You can try some of the methods mentioned above but you need everything very clean. You big concern is cost effectiveness. How BIG is this tank and how much would a replacement cost? If it a portable tank it may be cheaper to buy another one for what you will spend to fix it. If, this like a Large Mounted Boat Fuel Tank then you may want to try to fix. I would ask at Auto-Parts stores and try to find something that may Chemically Adhere to the Plastic Tank. Remember to do it correct the first time, so, be sure to take the time to clean the area as best you can.
2006-09-29 02:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have roughed up the area around the hole and applied JB Weld. If the plastic is thick enough you could insert a screw with a rubber washer on it. The self tapping type like they use to hold metal siding to buildings.
2006-09-29 02:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safest approach, if you can afford it, would be to purchase a new tank. I work in the petroleum industry and trying to patch a container that holds any type of hydrocarbon usually ends up leaking eventually
2006-09-29 02:35:14 · answer #4 · answered by bmaldon04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-29 02:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get the correct facts... Por15 US Tank Sealer does NOT work on plastic tanks!
2006-09-30 07:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by depotcopycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used resin fiberglass before and it worked! However, all the auto parts stores sell various gas tank repair products.
2006-09-29 02:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried JB Weld? They have one for plastics and it works wonders on things like that.
2006-09-29 02:34:08 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it out. These are available for less than $5 and leaking gas is extremely dangerous!!! (Especially if someone around it smokes!)
2006-09-29 02:34:55 · answer #9 · answered by cadodevine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duct tape fixes everything
2006-09-29 02:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Mike D. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you a plastic appoxy
2006-09-29 02:33:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋