View Full Version : Fuel tank leaks
Chucaro
15th April 2008, 12:57 PM
Just 5 days before my return to the "big island" the fuel tank started to leak from the seams (at the back):(
I hope that I can find a 1988 tank in a good condition in Melbourne before heading north to Qld.
The engine is 3.5 FI and every time that started cold runs in 7 cylinders. When hot runs smooth :eek: Looks like that a spark plugs change is on the cards
Apart from that I am very pleased with the Rangie and I am looking forward to many thousands of kilometers of enjoyment in the future.
I cross the "pond" on the 18/4 heading to Chelsea.
Cheers
Utemad
15th April 2008, 01:16 PM
When you get on the ferry make sure it isn't leaking. Try having minimal fuel in the tank. Otherwise they might knock you back.
My D1 has a leak at the moment too but I haven't bother dropping the tank to find it yet. Just use LPG :)
Lotz-A-Landies
15th April 2008, 01:36 PM
If the tank is leaking from a cracked seam rather than a loose gasket or puncture you could try POR 15 tank sealant (http://www.ppc.au.com/coatings_sealer.htm) this sort of product is used in aviation fuel tanks.
Diana
rovercare
15th April 2008, 05:04 PM
If the tank is leaking from a cracked seam rather than a loose gasket or puncture you could try POR 15 tank sealant (http://www.ppc.au.com/coatings_sealer.htm) this sort of product is used in aviation fuel tanks.
Diana
I can vouch for POR 15, excellent stuff
But if you really want a tank I have one here, but leaving for Tas tomorrow:o
Chucaro
15th April 2008, 06:04 PM
If the tank is leaking from a cracked seam rather than a loose gasket or puncture you could try POR 15 tank sealant (http://www.ppc.au.com/coatings_sealer.htm) this sort of product is used in aviation fuel tanks.
Diana
Thanks Diana, the dealer of POR15 is just about 200 meters from Stooge home (where I am staying) so I will call tomorrow. POR15 paints are the best in the market for steel boats & yachts. It is a very good product.
Cheers
Chucaro
15th April 2008, 06:08 PM
I can vouch for POR 15, excellent stuff
But if you really want a tank I have one here, but leaving for Tas tomorrow:o
Thanks for your offer, i believe that you are going to the West coast with Stooge (my son) Justin, Tim, Mark and other members of the local LR community. They are a fantastic group of people and they become a good friends.
How much you are asking for the tank? PM Stooge if you can because he is on the net more than me.
Cheers
rovercare
15th April 2008, 06:10 PM
Thanks for your offer, i believe that you are going to the West coast with Stooge (my son) Justin, Tim, Mark and other members of the local LR community. They are a fantastic group of people and they become a good friends.
How much you are asking for the tank? PM Stooge if you can because he is on the net more than me.
Cheers
6 pack off scotch cans:D
rovercare
15th April 2008, 06:15 PM
I'll be there the morning of the 17th, but will be hanging in the north and meeting everyone in Zeehan Friday, your probably better off using POR15 tomorrow, that way it'll be fixed buy the time you leave although the drying time before putting in the sealer can take a while:eek:
Chucaro
15th April 2008, 07:31 PM
6 pack off scotch cans:D
Which percentage of scotch in the cans? :D
PM sent
Cheers
rovercare
16th April 2008, 12:04 PM
Which percentage of scotch in the cans? :D
PM sent
Cheers
Better make them 8% cans, for the delivery:D
All wrapped and packed in the car, leave in a couple of hours:eek:
Utemad
16th April 2008, 12:17 PM
Better make them 8% cans, for the delivery:D
All wrapped and packed in the car, leave in a couple of hours:eek:
Are you going to declare the petrol tank to the staff or just hide it?
My ute had a quick search when we went after I handed over the LPG bottle.
rovercare
16th April 2008, 12:24 PM
Are you going to declare the petrol tank to the staff or just hide it?
My ute had a quick search when we went after I handed over the LPG bottle.
Mmmm, didn't think of that:(
What petrol tank?:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/412.jpg
Chucaro
23rd April 2008, 08:29 AM
Thanks to Rovercare my Rangie is now ready for the return trip to Qld.
I appreciate all the support from all the LR community in Tassie thanks to you all.
Cheers
rovercare
23rd April 2008, 09:10 AM
Thanks to Rovercare my Rangie is now ready for the return trip to Qld.
I appreciate all the support from all the LR community in Tassie thanks to you all.
Cheers
Good to hear, forgot about the vent pipes, Had me and JC looking at each puzzled for a second, nothing the manual wont answer:D
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.4 Copyright © 2026 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.