Date:         Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:26:21 -0400
Reply-To:     "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: hole in fuel tank

list:

as a ps:

using epoxy in lieu of the rubber washer might be a problem, because if
the screw is snugged down reasonably tight there won't be a layer of epoxy
under the head to help seal the tank. further, if the epoxy shrinks, then
in any case there is no seal. the rubber washer will take up normal
expansion and contraction and keep a tight seal without causing any undue
strain, and permit the screw to be properly snugged down.

i think an epoxy repair might work too, but favor a purely mechanical
repair that can be easily checked or re-done if needed.

dan

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:55:00 -0400, Daniel L. Katz <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
wrote:

>jerry:
>
>i don't have any direct experience here, and may not have an accurate
>picture of the situation in my mind, but here is a suggestion anyway:
>
>what if you could drill out the hole in the floor somewhat, bigger than
>the head of an appropriate screw, and plug the hole in the fuel tank with
>the screw, using a rubber washer for extra security.
>
>i would think that an ordinary galvanized sheet metal screw, and rubber
>washer known to be compatible with gasoline, would make a dandy repair.
>
>also, a fuel filter before the fuel pump, if not already installed, would
>be a good idea from now on.
>
>dan
>