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Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 2:36 pm
by 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
Re: Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 3:57 pm
by 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.
Re: Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 3:59 pm
by 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.
Re: Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 4:12 pm
by stanley0070
Thanks,,,,,
katy and brucek .....I will try B&Q tomorrow.
Thanks again
Brian....
Re: Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 8:53 pm
by 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.
Re: Help with fitting a new petrol tank ?????
Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 11:07 pm
by 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