hole in fuel tank quick fix

[vicdur93]

1997 baja 208 islander I have a 1/4" hole in tank need a quick (plastic tank any help will do.<br />Also need to know where to find one if I can't fix it.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

A bar of Ivory soap will work in an emergency but that is all it is good for.

 

[Bondo]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

You'll have to Know the Dimensions of the existing tank,<br />And Where the Fill,+ Fittings are located,<br />In order to Find a Replacement Tank.......<br /><br />As far as Where to Look.........<br />Try iboats......<br />or any good Chandlery.......<br /><br />Finding out your Patch didn't Work,<br />Could leave you Dead................

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

Vic,This isn't quick and maybe you're out of gas now,but where on the tank is the hole?<br />DHP

 

[vicdur93]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

the hole is in the front about half way up . It is about 1/4' ( made a mistake and put a drill bit into it). I was going to try a plastic plug with some seal all glue . I have room to work that way. Someone said pull tank out and use a hot iron and melt the hole closed?

 

[achris]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

This is a gas tank we're talking about isn't it? You want a 'quick fix' to hold a liquid quite capable of killing you if it gets in the wrong places? Just buy a new tank and consider it as an investment in your life. Anyone else travel in the boat with you? Wife, kids?

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

Talk with a good autobody shop.These days they 'weld' plastics as a regular thing.It has to be the correct type of plastic (not my realm,by any means).And they may hesitate bcause it's gas.<br />But it is a shot.Otherwise,yes,a new tank.<br />DHP

 

[Trent]

Re: hole in fuel tank quick fix

Ok.....You still got a leak? e-mail me at Trentcr@hotmail.com Mil-8802 sealent will work. I use it all the time. Use it to seal "wet wings on aircraft" Wet wings are "wings with no fuel cells...The wing is the fuel tank itself".