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1Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leak Empty Fuel tank leak Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:02 am

Porto

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My tank has deteriated underneath where sender is mounted on the inside. It’s a large hole with a few pin holes around. I’m certain how to proceed and am worried that other tanks will have same problem. Can any one advise or help?Fuel tank leak B8592d10
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2Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leak Empty Re: Fuel tank leak Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:34 am

charlie99

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hi porto ,

many have experienced the same

if you can find a fabricator , that will work by welding a fuel tank , many wont look at it hands down , but there are some out there

usually a plate welded to cover the hole will work fine , BUT , be aware that up the side of the tank in the same area is another likely weak point , where oxidisation has thinned out the aluminium skin , as you have seen near the fuel pump . its a low point in the tank where water will sit and oxidise away un-noticed for years

whilst its apart ...probe in that area and get it done at the same time

good luck


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3Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leak Empty Re: Fuel tank leak Wed Aug 21, 2019 4:13 am

Porto

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Thanks Charlie,
That all makes sense now mate. I will start looking for a welder now. I was worried I would have to try and apoxi it up .

    

4Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leak Empty Re: Fuel tank leak Wed Aug 21, 2019 4:19 am

Matthew-Brisbane

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There a welder up here in Brisbane  which did mine  but that wont help unless your posting it up    

I had 8  holes in mine and then he pressure tested it  for me


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5Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leak Empty Re: Fuel tank leak Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:21 am

Gaz

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I agree with Charlie - go for a weld repair rather than epoxy.

I've had K bike tank leaks welded up in both Sydney & Maitland. Might be worth seeking out marine fabricators who work with aluminium all the time.

Cheers


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6Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leak Empty Re: Fuel tank leak Tue Aug 27, 2019 5:04 am

Porto

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Thanks for the advise fellas. I’ve filled it with an epoxy to hopefully keep me going till I find a welder near me. I’m hoping it seals it or at least plugs it so it’s just seaping a little. I can’t cope having it off the road. I’ll start checking marine places for tank welders.

    

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