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Old 01-23-2020 | 12:45 PM
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Hole in gas tank

Hi, need help to fix a hole in my gas tank. Few nights ago someone drilled a hole in the tank in order to steal the gas. Do you have any suggestion on how to fix it or where to find a used replacement tank? Thanks in advance!
Old 01-23-2020 | 01:42 PM
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Long term you'll want to get a replacement tank. But back in the in the day when I was a teen and money was scarce we used Bondo to repair a leak in the tank. It held up real well should work for you in a pinch to keep gas in it.

PM Hellshotrod. He more than likely has a tank.
Old 01-23-2020 | 01:51 PM
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The plastic tank might hold tight to a self tapping fastener for temporary fix . A local wrecking yard should have a used tank .
Old 01-23-2020 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by luisan
Few nights ago someone drilled a hole in the tank in order to steal the gas.
How big is the hole ?
Old 01-23-2020 | 06:01 PM
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There is an epoxey putty made for the purpose. I would classify that as "emergency, until it can be replaced". Junk yards are full of tanks.
Old 01-23-2020 | 11:43 PM
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the thief was not looking for an easy way ...
Instead of dismantling or cutting one of the hoses, drill a tank. How silly ...

To repair a hole: I would use a suitable bolt and nut, as well as a pair of wide washers and rubber gaskets. If you use oil-resistant rubber (for example, cut gaskets from an old fuel hose), then the bolt can plug the hole for ages.
The negative side of such a repair is that you need to dismantle the tank. But there is a positive aspect - a hole in the tank, this is a good reason to organize a drainage hole (of course, if the hole is in the bottom)
Old 01-24-2020 | 12:14 PM
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Thank you guys for the suggestions, the problem is that....my car is in Europe. This model was not imported there, therefore no junk yard would have a used tank. I'll try some of the fixes you guys have suggested. Thanks again!
Old 01-24-2020 | 12:16 PM
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How big is the hole ?
The size of a dime.
Old 01-24-2020 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by luisan
The size of a dime.

Large bolt, rubber gaskets, fuel proof sealer, as mentioned above. That's a fairly large hole. I wouldn't "bondo" it.
Old 01-24-2020 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by luisan
The size of a dime.
I know. Plastic weld it !
DON'T DO THIS IT'S ONLY A JOKE.


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