Maybe no one had any ideas apart from the obvious one of a new tank. You
*could* consider welding the bit back on again I suppose, with suitable
precautions. Haven't seen a reference lately but some time ago people used
to talk about using 'elephant snot' as a sealant as modern fuels seemed to
attack the rubber seal.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Aubrey Schneider" <aschneider@shaw.ca>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 3:55 PM
Subject: leaking fuel sender
> I sent this recently but had no responses on how to fix the problem, so
> here goes again.
>
> Hello all, Some time ago 'bout 4 months I attempted to remove the fuel
> gauge(thanks Denver) unit. I only succeeded in breaking a flange or
> dingus, as typical
> neophytes do. One of the listers, responded to my plea for help by
> explaining the correct way to remove the unit & then cautioned me, that
> it may start leaking gas.
>
> Well, that's what's happening now. I had noticed that I was using a lot
> of gas recently & now I know why.
>
> My question is, does anyone know of any product that I can use to
> temporarily halt the leak. I am just not able to do the sender at this
> time, being really involved with other projects. I thought of a silicone
> but I think that would fall apart as soon as it makes contact with the
> gas.
>
> Anyone has any ideas?
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