leaky tank
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leaky tank
howdy, I have used a product called creme about 10 yrs ago for a gas tank . it did well for years. I have developed a leak under the bracket that holds the sporty tank and would like to use something like that, but the lbs said these don't hold up. is anyone using a sealer? thanks
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Re: leaky tank
I have sealed six tanks and am about the seal the seventh.
I have used several products and currently use POR-15.
The tank has to be completely clean when you pour the sealer in, most kits are multi step clean and then seal.
If you want to reseal a tank again you have to get the old sealer out first with paint remover.
Here are three, there are others.
Clint Eastwood http://www.eastwood.com/ew-gas-tank-sea ... Drivetrain" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
POR-15 http://www.advanced-rust-protection.com ... erm=por-15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
KBS http://www.kbs-coatings.com/tank-sealers.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have used several products and currently use POR-15.
The tank has to be completely clean when you pour the sealer in, most kits are multi step clean and then seal.
If you want to reseal a tank again you have to get the old sealer out first with paint remover.
Here are three, there are others.
Clint Eastwood http://www.eastwood.com/ew-gas-tank-sea ... Drivetrain" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
POR-15 http://www.advanced-rust-protection.com ... erm=por-15" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
KBS http://www.kbs-coatings.com/tank-sealers.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: leaky tank
Well, this won't impress the purists or good mechanics, but it may help you. If the leak is visible (where you can get at it) as opposed to being behind the bracket you can fix it from the outside. Hit your favorite auto parts store and buy some two part gas tank sealer, clean the area, mix it and apply to the outside, seals fine. I am not suggesting this if the repair is visible to the general public, not pretty. I fixed my truck gas tank on the roadside in 1987, still holding, and the bike (crack between the tanks three years ago and no leaks. The truck was fixed with a type that worked with gas still leaking.