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Re: Fuel Tank Leak

To: hfader@usa.net
Subject: Re: Fuel Tank Leak
From: jay_welch@juno.com
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 16:55:09 -0400
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net, triumphs@autox.team.net
Hi Hugh,

Before you go trough too much work, check to see if you have a drain plug
over there somewhere.  One of my tanks had a plug and rubber washer
there.  I never noticed it until I started using the tank to hold the #2
fuel for my heating system in the garage.  It started leaking and was
easily remedied by snugging it up a bit.

Good luck,
Jay


On Sun, 20 Oct 2002 16:21:08 -0400 Hugh Fader <hfader@usa.net> writes:
> Well, I guess the driving season is over for me.
> 
> Filled up the gas tank this morning. I think the level was as low as 
> it had
> ever been. Parked the car. A few hours later found a puddle of fuel 
> under
> the tank. It does not seem to be from the fuel outlet, but over on 
> the other
> side of the tank. Anyway I spent the last couple of hours emptying 
> the tank
> and cleaning up the spill. My son got a lot of free gas in his car 
> out of
> the deal, so at least someone's happy.
> 
> What's the best way to proceed? Can the tank be repaired 
> economically, or
> does it make more sense to look for a new one?
> 
> Thanks,
> Hugh Fader
> 72 TR6

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