Leaky gas tank

[Redbone]

I read somewhere that a leaky gas tank can be fixed using an interior coating. I remember that the one specified was 3 parts for cleaning and coating. Anyone have any info on this?

[Rocky]

Look into a product called POR-15. They sell a moto tank sealing kit that goes insided the tank and seals leaks. I used it on my '01 KLR tank that was weeping fuel at the rear mounting tab and it fixed it right up. Be warned it's a four day process and the tank need to be removed, parts removed and cleaned with the products they supply but it works and is far cheaper that buying a new/used tank or going with a poly. I'm a satisfied customer.

[Ben]

Is it full of rust? :( I have fought rust in a tank, and if that's the case, I would recommend replacing it. I fought the good fight the whole time i owned it...

[scooterhose]

I read somewhere that a leaky gas tank can be fixed using an interior coating. I remember that the one specified was 3 parts for cleaning and coating. Anyone have any info on this?




Depends why the tank is leaking.

[Juice]

I have had luck with this product in the past. http://www.autobarn.net/ch12020.html

[Save-the-Manatee]

I had a Yamaha XS 650 many, many years ago. Had a very small leak at the bottom seam of the tank. Used epoxy glue, the kind that comes in 2 tubes & you mix together. Had the bike for 10 years, never leaked again!!

[Redbone]

Look into a product called POR-15. They sell a moto tank sealing kit that goes insided the tank and seals leaks. I used it on my '01 KLR tank that was weeping fuel at the rear mounting tab and it fixed it right up. Be warned it's a four day process and the tank need to be removed, parts removed and cleaned with the products they supply but it works and is far cheaper that buying a new/used tank or going with a poly. I'm a satisfied customer.

Thanks. Looking for POR-15 ASAP.

Ben - "Is it full of rust?"

Not exactly "full" as I would describe it. Some fine stuff gets in carb bowls but doesn't cause any problems. I'm putting a inline fuel filter on it. If it weren't for the small leak in the seam I wouldn't need anthing more than the filter.

scooterhose - "Depends why the tank is leaking."

It had external rust on the left lower seam. I don't think it is evidence of a greater problem. Time will tell. I may end up with a new tank as Ben suggests.

[Redbone]

I have had luck with this product in the past. http://www.autobarn.net/ch12020.html

Just by chance I picked up some of that stuff today. Putting it on tomorrow. My thoughts were to seal inside and out. Thanks.

Save-the-Manatee = I had a Yamaha XS 650 many, many years ago. Had a very small leak at the bottom seam of the tank. Used epoxy glue, the kind that comes in 2 tubes & you mix together. Had the bike for 10 years, never leaked again!!

I have some of that but didn't think it would hold in petroleum service. I guess 10 years proves I was wrong!qwer