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help...petrol leak

ive got a problem with petrol leaking from a hairline crack under my tank..
has anyone got any idea what i can use to seal and stop the weeping of petrol
that doesnt dissolve on contact with it..thanks for now,punchy.
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Hi, i had a similar problem recently and Petseal was recommended to me. it is available on ebay. Good luck. Andy
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those petseal type products are ok for cars but i'd look into having it repaired properly the last thing you want is a fuel leak on a motorbike as unlike cars our tanks are on top of the engine and above the exhaust and spark plugs
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Cheers Andy,ordered some off fleabay,ill see how i get on..
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If its a steel tank, surely the best option would be to have it welded !!

Probably a patch welded over the crack but you will need a skilled welder as the skins are very thin on tanks..

Whatever you do though, the tank needs to be drained and thoroughly flushed before welding !
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my thoughts exactly ted maybe take it to a radiator repairs specialist they normally do fuel tanks aswell
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Fuel tank leak

Try J.B.Weld. It will hold up to gas and is very hard after it sets. A gas leak above any engine is not a good thing! Welding would be the best solution. Good Luck!
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