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

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 this sort of product is used in aviation fuel tanks.

Diana

**rovercare** · 15th April 2008, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

If the tank is leaking from a cracked seam rather than a loose gasket or puncture you could try POR 15 tank sealant 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

**Chucaro** · 15th April 2008, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

If the tank is leaking from a cracked seam rather than a loose gasket or puncture you could try POR 15 tank sealant 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

Originally Posted by rovercare

I can vouch for POR 15, excellent stuff

But if you really want a tank I have one here, but leaving for Tas tomorrow

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

Originally Posted by Chucaro

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

**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

**Chucaro** · 15th April 2008, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by rovercare

6 pack off scotch cans

Which percentage of scotch in the cans?

PM sent
Cheers

**rovercare** · 16th April 2008, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Chucaro

Which percentage of scotch in the cans?

PM sent
Cheers

Better make them 8% cans, for the delivery

All wrapped and packed in the car, leave in a couple of hours

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