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Date:         Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:49:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Handy instant fuel tank patch
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While looking around for a replacement fuel tank for my leaking 83 diesel, I decided to try to stop the leak, if I could, using whatever such products were available cheap and locally. While it's no permanent fix, I got tired of losing fuel and stinking up the neighborhood and figured I'd gamble a few bucks on some snake oil.

I bought Permatex Gas Tank & Radiator Repair, which said nothing about its use with diesel. My FLAPS didn't have a clue, so I bought it anyway because it said the it worked even on gas-wetted surfaces.

I used carburetor cleaner on a rag and then sandpaper to clean the area down to the metal, then mixed up a dime-sized bit and mashed it as hard as I could into the offending spot. It was still leaking when I did it, I didn't even drain the tank.

It stuck.

It may not stick for long, but if it buys me a week or so, it will be well worth the few bucks. Right now it's bone dry.

Jim


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