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How to Repair a Leaking Gas Tank?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by F.H., May 7, 2011.

  1. F.H.

    F.H. Member

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    Hello there,

    My gas tank is leaking. I have found the area and there seems to be no cracks and no holes. The area shows bare metal and when wiped clean with a rag... you can see the area instantley get wet again but the leaking is slow (1 drop per 10 seconds). It just randomly started doing that!

    a few months ago... I had cleaned the tank, as it was rusted, then Kreemed it from the inside. I dont understand how it could penetrate through the Kreem material! and if so... why now?!

    Should I re-Kreem it. will the new Kreem stick to the old Kreem?
    What DO you recommend??? whats the correct process about repairing this tank?

    Thanx
     
    F.H., May 7, 2011
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    webgringo New Member

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    JB weld on the outside worked fine on my old XT
     
    webgringo, May 8, 2011
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  3. PainterD

    PainterD Active Member

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    I had an old 750 Honda with a leak similar to that in the corner of the tank. I purchsed some gas tank repair that was a two-part epoxy that had to be mixed first. It worked very well and never did leak again. I found it at an auto parts store.
     
    PainterD, May 8, 2011
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    Another option is to have it brazed.Did it to several cracks that I caused,[don't ask how].Blend the brazing in with body filler and repaint.
     
    retread83, May 9, 2011
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