After going outside this morning I noticed a strong smell of gasoline. What now, I though. Looking under the gold cart I found the source, a puddle of gas. Apparently the gas tank sprung a leak. After finding out a new tank will cost over $200, I started researching a fix. Seems nothing sticks to Polypropylene, which is the material the tank is made of. I did some research online and found a number of people that successfully patched theirs by smearing different types of glues or epoxies on them. I guess you can’t really securely stick anything to polypropylene but maybe a leak can be fixed by adding a layer of glue, at least for a while. I think I will have to give it a try. In order to fix it I have to remove the tank. In order to remove the tank I have to remove the body. Fortunately it really isn’t a major job, but in 100+ degree heat it might be a bit uncomfortable.
Dan, I bought a product at Auto Zone made by Permatex,that I used to seal a cracked seal in a radiator, it held pressure and was good for a year until I got rid of the car. It comes in a blue package and you have to sticks of stuff that you have to knead together and then apply, it is a powerfull chemical because it gets hot as you combine, won't hurt to try and put a big layer or the crack, just make sure the area is clean when you start. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna..
ReplyDeleteI.M. thinkin' that if'n y'all patch it and it still leaks, at least yer gonna know what don't work, which are more than y'all did when y'all started. I.M. thinkin' that are called lookin' at the good side of things.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip Sam. I will keep that in mind if the stuff I am using doesn’t hold.
ReplyDeleteLike I.M. Vayne says, at least yer gonna know what don't work.