Hole in gas tank
#1
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!
#2
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.
PM Hellshotrod. He more than likely has a tank.
#6
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)
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)
#7
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!