leaky fuel tank?

have found if my tank is filled above about a third full it leaks. seems to be coming from the left hand side. does anyone know if theres anything there that could leak(hoses, inspection holes)?. had a look and its not coming from the pump.
any ideas??
Dylan

aussielander said:

have found if my tank is filled above about a third full it leaks. seems to be coming from the left hand side. does anyone know if theres anything there that could leak(hoses, inspection holes)?. had a look and its not coming from the pump.
any ideas??
Dylan

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What motor is it ?. . .

ahh sorry 1.8k petrol

aussielander said:

ahh sorry 1.8k petrol

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check that the fuel filler breather is not hanging down. . . .

how do I identify the breather?, is it on the l/h side? where should it go if it is hanging down?. other than these few issues I love the little car, great ride, great on the beach, cheap on fuel. good looking. wish it was a woman!

aussielander said:

great ride, great on the beach, cheap on fuel. good looking. wish it was a woman!

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Sounds like the wife except for the good lookin bit

has anyone removed one of these fuel tanks before?, much involved?. think I'll have to remove it to have a better look.

aussielander said:

has anyone removed one of these fuel tanks before?, much involved?. think I'll have to remove it to have a better look.

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Afor ya go a rippin bits orft check the easy bits , breathr pipe fits on ta filler and goes somewere else, look in yer heinz book,find out were ya fuel sender is and if ya got a pump up ya rear [no jokes please] think ya sender is on the top of tank ,if so pull out ya rear carpets and should see a plate ,undo and have a visual, but check ya book first. . . and best oh luck. . .

Not sure how much a new or secondhand tank might cost if its not anything the other people here have posted about, but there is a cure if its a split in the tank.

Get hold of a sealant called PRC 1422B or PRC 1422A, comes as a 2 part mix and is used extensively in the aircraft industry (manufacturing and repair). Clean and degrease the effected area, mix all of the little tub into all of the big tub, and paint on. It sets quite quickly and will seal fuel leaks. Works a treat on sealing fuel leaks on aircraft tanks.

Steve

digitalman said:

Get hold of a sealant called PRC 1422B or PRC 1422A, comes as a 2 part mix and is used extensively in the aircraft industry (manufacturing and repair). Clean and degrease the effected area, mix all of the little tub into all of the big tub, and paint on. It sets quite quickly and will seal fuel leaks. Works a treat on sealing fuel leaks on aircraft tanks.

Steve

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Mrs Ming would like ta know if would work on the turbo flush in the rockets outside loo. . .

ming said:

Mrs Ming would like ta know if would work on the turbo flush in the rockets outside loo. . .

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Silicone sealant is usually fine for spaceship toilet lines, but as its an outside loo PRC could be a handy option as its heat resistant as well. However, once its set you will probably have to crowbar the parts apart.

Steve

What is PRC?, never heard of it hear in Australia.
Dylan

PRC is a sealant used extensively in the aircraft industry worldwide, maybe if you have a maintainance facility at your local airfield / airport you could make an enquiry there.

http://www.ppg.com/prc-desoto/main.asp

Link to the main website for the company.

Steve

Oh no - Biggles is at it again!
You still able to reload and re-arm a spitfire in under 3 mins Ste?

tinytdi said:

Oh no - Biggles is at it again!
You still able to reload and re-arm a spitfire in under 3 mins Ste?

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Biggles .. Flies undone

Steve