Aluminum Gas Tank Leak

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Thread: Aluminum Gas Tank Leak

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    Aluminum Gas Tank Leak

    I noticed on my Hustler aluminum gas tank that there is a leak, which I believe is coming from where it is welded. Does anyone know if there is any sort of thing (such as a sealer) that I could put on there that would stick to aluminum and be resistant to the gas? The aluminum is really thin and I wouldnt want to weld it because I'm afriad that it would burn right through and I am not very good at welding aluminum either. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Tank repair

    Try Harbor Freight, they have good puttys available. Also, they carry aluminum tape in a large size(similar to duct tape), it might be a good thing to carry in your tow vehicle for emergency use!!

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    you can buy braizing welding rods for ali, it's not as hot as welding, infact you use a plumbing blow torch. or a 2 part adhexive liek araldite works, but I would try the rods as you don't need them to hot, or even solder?.

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    Cool Tank sealing

    you can get this at most dirt bike shops It's called a tank bladder seal kit
    It's a liquid you pour in the tank and coat the inside drain the rest out let dry 1 day and it's sealed be sure to take off the fuel valve before useing sealer
    I used this on my ATC a few years ago and no leaks I think it's about $20.00

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    In the search for repair ideas for my RIM/Scrambler fuel tank... Reb, would you think this bladder seal kit would work with a plastic tank?

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    Aluminum Repair, Iron/Steel Repair, HTS-2000 & HTS-528 Brazing Rods ? AluminumRepair.com

    this stuff is awsome and yes it is low heat melt with a propane torch
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    use this Q-Bond Adhesives Its called q-bond it works on everything. it comes with a black plastic powder and aluminum powder and ca glue. i use the aluminum powder for everything holds up to gas and heat. all u have to do is sand the area put some powder on and a drop or two of glue in 10 seconds it turns hard as a rock. I have fixed gas tanks, intakes, even patched a hole in an engine block. check it out
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    732 silicon adhesive/sealer, i am thinking Dow Corning. Fixed a puncture in my gas tank with it. Never leaked again.

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    Here's another possibility.....

    EW Gas Tank Sealer One Pint 16 oz

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