Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????

[stanley0070]

Hi there,
When fitting a new tank does it need a large gasket or does it fit in the big hole metal to metal
Thanks Brian
1971 traveller

[katy]

Originally there was a gasket, I couldn't source one when I replaced the tank in our '61 sedan so I used black caulking.
Another option is to use dum-dum.

[brucek]

As Katy says, most usually use some form of sealant - silicone works OK - so that water cannot get into the lower boot compartment all the cars I have had have had some sort of black goo in there.

[stanley0070]

Thanks,,,,,
katy and brucek .....I will try B&Q tomorrow.
Thanks again
Brian....

[Trickydicky]

If you can't get to a motor spares for dum dum or a similar product you could use Plumbers Mate as a non setting sealant. Available from B+Q or other DIY stores.

[beero]

I used this stuff, waterproof and doesn't harden. Used it for the gearbox floor cover as well.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesiv ... 350/p11002