Sealing a leaking fuel tank? - SV650.org

09-08-12, 09:05 PM

I've recently noticed a very slight fuel leak coming from the side of the tank on my 1999 SV650s. After close inspection it seems like there is a tiny crack on the lower side part of the fuel tank seam. I'm looking for a replacement tank, but would like to try and seal it first. Has anyone tried this and if so what did you use and did you have any luck? Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Will.

Sid Squid · 09-08-12, 09:09 PM

Araldite and a suitable little patch for strength.

andrewsmith · 09-08-12, 09:14 PM

As Sid squid.

I would also POR15 seal the tank as a belts and braces method, or try someone like this

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV650Racer

These guys can refurb a tank internally and remove all the inner rust. Highly recommended.

http://www.iandmautobodyrepairs.co.u...e-cleaning.php

09-08-12, 11:59 PM

This is quite good as its a full cleanup and sealing kit, well rated and i have used it in the past

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-ta...epair-kit.html

DarrenSV650S · 10-08-12, 12:16 AM

Doesn't fix a crack but it's a cool idea to get rid of rust

10-08-12, 07:31 AM

Thanks for all the reply's. I'm liking the look of that sealer kit, going to order it up and crack on with the repair once the good weathers out the way.

10-08-12, 08:36 PM

Nice one, let us know how you get on with it.

andrewsmith · 10-08-12, 08:41 PM

Did the POR15 method in February

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=175029

10-08-12, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewsmith

Did the POR15 method in February

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=175029

Interesting. How has it held up to now? And did you find it to be a messy job?

andrewsmith · 10-08-12, 10:08 PM

It ain't hard
Just a PITA to do (like all them are!)

09-08-12, 09:05 PM	#1
Willz Guest Posts: n/a	Sealing a leaking fuel tank? I've recently noticed a very slight fuel leak coming from the side of the tank on my 1999 SV650s. After close inspection it seems like there is a tiny crack on the lower side part of the fuel tank seam. I'm looking for a replacement tank, but would like to try and seal it first. Has anyone tried this and if so what did you use and did you have any luck? Any feedback would be much appreciated. Will.

09-08-12, 09:09 PM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Sealing a leaking fuel tank? Araldite and a suitable little patch for strength. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

09-08-12, 11:59 PM	#4
quik_d Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sealing a leaking fuel tank? This is quite good as its a full cleanup and sealing kit, well rated and i have used it in the past http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-ta...epair-kit.html

10-08-12, 07:31 AM	#6
Willz Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sealing a leaking fuel tank? Thanks for all the reply's. I'm liking the look of that sealer kit, going to order it up and crack on with the repair once the good weathers out the way.

10-08-12, 08:36 PM	#7
quik_d Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sealing a leaking fuel tank? Nice one, let us know how you get on with it.

10-08-12, 08:41 PM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Sealing a leaking fuel tank? Did the POR15 method in February http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=175029 __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

10-08-12, 10:08 PM	#10
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Sealing a leaking fuel tank? It ain't hard Just a PITA to do (like all them are!) __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

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