Leaking gas tank at bottom 74 olds

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Sep 9, 2011 | 08:45 AM

delta254

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Leaking gas tank at bottom 74 olds

Any suggestions on stuff to use to repair a leaking gas tank its not a whole more like a crack of some sort or maybe a pin whole? Besides buying a new tank for now I want to fix it.

Sep 9, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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I've had good results with the 2-part epoxy gas tank sealer "clay" available at most auto parts stores.

- Eric

Sep 9, 2011 | 09:07 AM

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Sep 9, 2011 | 09:44 AM

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i've had good results with the 2-part epoxy gas tank sealer "clay" available at most auto parts stores.

- eric

like jb weld stuff?

Sep 9, 2011 | 09:47 AM

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Like that, but there's one that's supposed to be just for gas tank leaks.

JB Weld might be fine.

- Eric

Sep 9, 2011 | 10:31 AM

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Like that, but there's one that's supposed to be just for gas tank leaks.

JB Weld might be fine.

- Eric

ok ill look for it today thank you.

Sep 9, 2011 | 11:14 AM

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Clean it well, and it will probably work best with the gas OUT of the tank (no pressure pushing against your repair). Also, taper the edges of the putty and smooth them into the surrounding surface.

- Eric

Sep 9, 2011 | 01:14 PM

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clean it well, and it will probably work best with the gas out of the tank (no pressure pushing against your repair). Also, taper the edges of the putty and smooth them into the surrounding surface.

- eric

will do my mechanic knows a place that cleans and welds them but at this point i just want a simple fix when i get the car paitned ill take it off and have it done thank you...