Leaky Gas Tank

Ted J · Sep 14, 2010

Hi All, I am slowly getting this thing up and running. Has anyone used POR-15 to seal a gas tank? I have a slow leak at the bottom of the tank. The bracket at the bottom was soldered back on. Well, the solder is cracking or something as it is now leaking. Should I try the POR-15 or should I just get a new tank? Thanks, Ted

Jeff Z. · Sep 14, 2010

A new tank will probably be the way to go.
You don"t need gas leaks with a hot engine.

Jeff Z. · Sep 14, 2010

I don"t know what tank you need. Many are no longer available.
Alot of good used ones are out there.

steve(ill) · Sep 14, 2010

if you use the sealer, the tank must come off, be acid cleaned, dry, no rust, then sealed. Sealer works on pin holes, probably not as good on cracks?

KTS_B · Sep 14, 2010

Our WD45 tank has a leak by the corner of the mounting bracket. Wish I would have known before I put it back on after painting and filled it with gas. If you can't weld or braze it, why not JB weld?

Ted J · Sep 14, 2010

Thanks KTS_B !! I just went and looked up JB Weld on the net and they say it will work! I will try it and see what happens. Thanks!

thebigyellowtruck · Sep 14, 2010

i havent heard anything about the por-15 tank liners. i know that supposadly their products wont be eaten through with gasoline. I have heard many good things about the summit racing tank liners. From what ive heard, theyre used quite a bit in classic car repairs. it is cheaper than por-15 too. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-900056-3/

i hope this helps

Aaron SEIA · Sep 15, 2010

After acid bathing my WD tank, it had some good sized holes in it. Went with JB weld on the ext and used a gas tank liner on the int. Works just fine. If the hole is real bad, I'd find a better tank.
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