Gas tank is leaking - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

roughedup72 · 01-11-2006, 04:48 PM

Yep, thats right, I thought it was leaking so today I took it out and sure enough its leaking at a spot that the po had patched once before. Anybody got any suggestions about what to use to fix it and where I could get something from to fix it here in S.C.. I would go ahead and put the tank under the bed if I had one handy or hadn't already taken mine out so I could get one from a blazer, But I can't so any help is appreciated.

boundstaffpress · 01-11-2006, 04:54 PM

Use one of those gas tank sealer kits. They come with a cleaner, etching liquid, and an epoxy coating.

Another option is to take it to a radiator shop and have them seal the inside with solder.

roughedup72 · 01-11-2006, 05:18 PM

what kind of sealer kit are you talking about? Are you refering to por15 or is there another one ?

farside847 · 01-11-2006, 06:35 PM

I just replaced my tank that had been re-sealed. The liner was breaking down due to chemicals in gas. I would just replace it if you can.

PanelDeland · 01-11-2006, 09:01 PM

I used an epoxy sealer on one once.I don't remember the nname but I had a leak and no other way to work.It worked even wet(as the label said it would).It held for about 2 weeks before I replaced the tank so I have no idea if it would have worked permanately.It was a 2 part style gummy epoxy.

roughedup72 · 01-11-2006, 09:12 PM

I bought some permatex tank sealer. I kneeded it, cleaned the surface real good but it still leaked,I'm going to go ahead and replace the tank as soon as I can. If I use a k5 blazer tank and put it under the bed, do I need a special sending unit or just use the one that comes in the tank?
I know where there is several k5's, 80-90 model year, I guess they would work. Has anybody used one of these?

**PICKMUP** · 01-11-2006, 10:29 PM

Throw it away! It is just going to leak in another spot. Get a good clean used tank and move on.
Check the replacement tank by removing the sender and look inside to make sure it is clean...no rust or crud.

BrianJordan · 01-11-2006, 10:42 PM

JB weld will work. i used it on one of mine.

boundstaffpress · 01-11-2006, 11:47 PM

This what I was talking about

not as expensive as a new tank.

01-11-2006, 04:48 PM	#1
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Gas tank is leaking Yep, thats right, I thought it was leaking so today I took it out and sure enough its leaking at a spot that the po had patched once before. Anybody got any suggestions about what to use to fix it and where I could get something from to fix it here in S.C.. I would go ahead and put the tank under the bed if I had one handy or hadn't already taken mine out so I could get one from a blazer, But I can't so any help is appreciated.

01-11-2006, 04:54 PM	#2
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Gas tank is leaking Use one of those gas tank sealer kits. They come with a cleaner, etching liquid, and an epoxy coating. Another option is to take it to a radiator shop and have them seal the inside with solder. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

01-11-2006, 05:18 PM	#3
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Gas tank is leaking what kind of sealer kit are you talking about? Are you refering to por15 or is there another one ?

01-11-2006, 06:35 PM	#4
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Gas tank is leaking I just replaced my tank that had been re-sealed. The liner was breaking down due to chemicals in gas. I would just replace it if you can. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

01-11-2006, 09:01 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Gas tank is leaking I used an epoxy sealer on one once.I don't remember the nname but I had a leak and no other way to work.It worked even wet(as the label said it would).It held for about 2 weeks before I replaced the tank so I have no idea if it would have worked permanately.It was a 2 part style gummy epoxy. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-11-2006, 09:12 PM	#6
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Gas tank is leaking I bought some permatex tank sealer. I kneeded it, cleaned the surface real good but it still leaked,I'm going to go ahead and replace the tank as soon as I can. If I use a k5 blazer tank and put it under the bed, do I need a special sending unit or just use the one that comes in the tank? I know where there is several k5's, 80-90 model year, I guess they would work. Has anybody used one of these?

01-11-2006, 10:29 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Gas tank is leaking Throw it away! It is just going to leak in another spot. Get a good clean used tank and move on. Check the replacement tank by removing the sender and look inside to make sure it is clean...no rust or crud.

01-11-2006, 10:42 PM	#8
BrianJordan Iron Thunder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 377	Re: Gas tank is leaking JB weld will work. i used it on one of mine.

01-11-2006, 11:47 PM	#9
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Gas tank is leaking This what I was talking about not as expensive as a new tank. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis



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