Fuel Tank Leak

[aimre]

Hey guys, my fuel tank has a bit of a leak. Seems to be coming from the drain plug.

I did a quick search and could find an answer on what i should use to fix it. Although i did read that i shouldn't use silicone.
I was thinking of using JB weld, but its heaps hard to find

Thanks for any help

[Javal]

If it's leaking from the drain plug, then drain it, wind some plumbers tape around the thread of the drain plug, then check if it leaks again.

[JDMJNKY]

weld it in
















then run :lol:

[Javal]

^yes, ensure you use an oxy acetylene welder too..........


............or don't.

[aimre]

How do u undo the plug. Looks like a big disc. No nut or n e thing to grab onto

Its on a KE70 btw

[Javal]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (aimre @ Apr 23 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=522052)</div>
How do u undo the plug. Looks like a big disc. No nut or n e thing to grab onto

Its on a KE70 btw[/b]

It has a 1/2" square indent in it.

Use a 1/2" extension bar and ratchet to undo it.

Fuel will spew out. I suppose you knew that.

[rthy]

plumbers tape might get eaten away.

Maybe just check to see if its loose?

[aimre]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Javal @ Apr 23 2008, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=522054)</div>
It has a 1/2" square indent in it.

Use a 1/2" extension bar and ratchet to undo it.

Fuel will spew out. I suppose you knew that.[/b]


Ah yeah. I couldnt see it cos my cars too low. I can feel it but. Will try the teflon tape on friday

[steroidchickens]

if it is the tank i would get another one. you would almost get one for nothing.
not worth the hassle of catching on fire while welding it. haha.

[aimre]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (steroidchickens @ Apr 23 2008, 10:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=522124)</div>
if it is the tank i would get another one. you would almost get one for nothing.
not worth the hassle of catching on fire while welding it. haha.[/b]


No way i would weld it.

Ill try just tightenging it, or teflon taping it, then tightening it.

If it still leaks, ill buy some JB Weld from the US and 'cold' weld it

People have used this stuff on engine blocks and it holds... Ment to be really good stuff

[Jonny Rochester]

The simple and normal thing I would do, if it was in my workshop, is to undo the plug and drain the fuel. Replace the copper gasket, and do it back up.

[aimre]

And where can i get this copper gasket???

[Jonny Rochester]

Go to London Metals Exchange, watch the copper price rise and fall, then buy only a little bit of it.

[rthy]

I was going to sujest a copper gasket but my memory was very hazy and I didnt think it would fit because of the indented design, I didnt know if it had a lip anymore.

You can get a copper washer from a bearing shop, bring your plug in and show them, but watch out because you better be prepared to pay the $0.30 or so involved!

[tin can]

You could go to your local toyota dealer and ask for p/n 90430-24047
1 in syd
8 in mel


hope this helps


thanks jess

[aimre]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (tin can @ Apr 24 2008, 07:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=522202)</div>
You could go to your local toyota dealer and ask for p/n 90430-24047
1 in syd
8 in mel


hope this helps


thanks jess[/b]


thanks, do u know who in sydney has it. Sydney city wont tell me and they can only get it by monday.... which probably means mid week

[tin can]

HAHAH

i thought that was you who rang up

sorry for the late reply

thanks
jess

ohh yeah i work at sydney city toyota

[shakes]

or you could just smother the thing in soap... laugh if you want but it will work!

[quadeyquade]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jonny Rochester @ Apr 23 2008, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=522176)</div>
Go to London Metals Exchange, watch the copper price rise and fall, then buy only a little bit of it.[/b]


I fucking loled so hard at that

[RobertoX]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div>
or you could just smother the thing in soap... laugh if you want but it will work![/b]


+1