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Old 09-05-2007, 06:39 AM
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Got a small hole in the bottom of the fuel tank. I saw some "repair kits" available and they all seem to be some sort of epoxy based. Could I just use the 2 part epoxy I already have and plug the hole? Would JBWeld be suitable for such a task?
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Default Re: diy fuel tank repair? (blaze_125)

you need that crap the dude on monster garage needed because he thought he wsa a welder and wanted to show up jesse james.

there is a fuel tank sealer. truck stops have it, cant remember what it is called. i dont think jb weld will hole gasoline.
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nope that **** wont cure properly if there's any gas around and the gas might eat it after it's cured, the gas tank repair **** works but don't expect it to last forever i hit something on the road one time and punctured my tank and used that **** it held up for about 3 months or so. just make sure the area around the hole is clean and u scuff it up so the expoxy has something to grab on i was on my way home to Ontario from Alberta so i was not going to change my tank in the middle of nowhere
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Default Re: diy fuel tank repair? (boostedcivicsir)

http://www.4secondsflat.com/Fuel_Tank_Sealer.html
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Default Re: diy fuel tank repair? (boostedcivicsir)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you need that crap the dude on monster garage needed because he thought he wsa a welder and wanted to show up jesse james.</TD></TR></TABLE>

There is no way in hell I'ma take a welding rod anywhere close to that

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.4secondsflat.com/Fuel_Tank_Sealer.html</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks, but they don't ship to Canada

I'm guessing using my already owned epoxy is out of the question. I'll see if I can source a "repair kit" around here
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Default Re: diy fuel tank repair? (blaze_125)

When I got my S14 240SX it had a small crack in the gas tank and I put some JBWeld on it...it lasted for a couple of months, but the crack was on the top of the tank, so I didn't really get it plugged off too good.


It may work, just give it PLENTY of time to dry.
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