Date:         Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:00:53 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Handy instant fuel tank patch
Comments: To: Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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   Snake o.il...  Just for the record.... bubble gum work good on gas
tanks...... don't ask me how I know this.......

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Tue, 14 Oct 2003, Felder wrote:

> 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
>