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ronn · 05-02-2016, 09:05 AM

somebody had mentioned on one of the threads a repair under the steering column for gas tank leaks with a sealer of sorts (not epoxy, but something like it?)-I need it for a diesel leak and wondering if it will possibly work?

Barry B./ Ma. · 05-02-2016, 03:04 PM

Some time ago I bought a kit at the auto part store made by Permatex that was developed to repair metal gas tanks on lawn mowers. It's a black 2 part material that sets hard but flexible after curing. It worked well on my coupe tank and hasn't leaked in 10 years.

ronn · 05-03-2016, 06:35 AM

thank you Barry-will look into that
ron

Aok · 05-03-2016, 06:46 AM

I have used JB weld to repair a oil pan may work on the diesel tank

Dollar Bill · 05-03-2016, 07:22 AM

Plus one for JB Weld.

Barry B./ Ma. · 05-03-2016, 08:07 AM

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JB Weld eventually can be penetrated by gasoline I've heard so I'd investigate further, the Permatex product for metal tanks in my case hasn't been affected in 10 years. I would sand off all paint and apply to clean dry metal, it can be painted over also.

Dollar Bill · 05-03-2016, 11:08 AM

I repaired a leak in my 8N fuel tank about 10 years ago with JB Weld and it hasn't leaked yet.

A diesel leak would be less aggressive.

YMMV

RonC · 05-03-2016, 11:46 AM

Pull the tank and fix it right. The fire risk is just not worth skimping

KGBnut · 05-03-2016, 05:19 PM

I agree, fix it right. However, I have used this stuff very successfully for temporary repairs. It is easy to use and works well.

Click here to find Eclectic Seal-All at Amazon.com

Ken

C26Pinelake · 05-03-2016, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonC

Pull the tank and fix it right. The fire risk is just not worth skimping

Yes I agree that common sense should prevail! Wayne

d. · 05-03-2016, 06:13 PM

I have used SEAL-ALL as pictured above with success. Available at most auto parts stores and Wal-Mart.
as usual...the cleaner and drier of the parts the better before application, and give it the recommended time to dry.

ronn · 05-03-2016, 06:36 PM

seal all was what I remember being mentioned in the old thread, but I couldnt come up with the name. again thank you to everyone!

05-02-2016, 09:05 AM	#1
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	gas tank repair somebody had mentioned on one of the threads a repair under the steering column for gas tank leaks with a sealer of sorts (not epoxy, but something like it?)-I need it for a diesel leak and wondering if it will possibly work?

05-02-2016, 03:04 PM	#2
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: gas tank repair Some time ago I bought a kit at the auto part store made by Permatex that was developed to repair metal gas tanks on lawn mowers. It's a black 2 part material that sets hard but flexible after curing. It worked well on my coupe tank and hasn't leaked in 10 years.

05-03-2016, 06:35 AM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: gas tank repair thank you Barry-will look into that ron

05-03-2016, 06:46 AM	#4
Aok Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tx Posts: 502	Re: gas tank repair I have used JB weld to repair a oil pan may work on the diesel tank

05-03-2016, 07:22 AM	#5
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: gas tank repair Plus one for JB Weld. __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

05-03-2016, 08:07 AM	#6
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: gas tank repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) JB Weld eventually can be penetrated by gasoline I've heard so I'd investigate further, the Permatex product for metal tanks in my case hasn't been affected in 10 years. I would sand off all paint and apply to clean dry metal, it can be painted over also.

05-03-2016, 11:08 AM	#7
Dollar Bill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Keystone Heights, FL Posts: 647	Re: gas tank repair I repaired a leak in my 8N fuel tank about 10 years ago with JB Weld and it hasn't leaked yet. A diesel leak would be less aggressive. YMMV __________________ I Love Anything That Turns Money Into Noise

05-03-2016, 11:46 AM	#8
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: gas tank repair Pull the tank and fix it right. The fire risk is just not worth skimping

05-03-2016, 05:19 PM	#9
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: gas tank repair I agree, fix it right. However, I have used this stuff very successfully for temporary repairs. It is easy to use and works well. Click here to find Eclectic Seal-All at Amazon.com Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

05-03-2016, 06:13 PM	#11
d. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 510	Re: gas tank repair I have used SEAL-ALL as pictured above with success. Available at most auto parts stores and Wal-Mart. as usual...the cleaner and drier of the parts the better before application, and give it the recommended time to dry.

05-03-2016, 06:36 PM	#12
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: gas tank repair seal all was what I remember being mentioned in the old thread, but I couldnt come up with the name. again thank you to everyone!