Repaired Fuel tank

[Tomsim]

Hi I have recently bought a car that has a repair on the fuel tank seam . Its not a welded repair its with fibre glass or something similar and a bandage, is this acceptable?

[smokeey]

Sounds perfectly safe...

[V8RX7]

I've repaired a few tanks on classics.

The best stuff is the gloop you pour inside the tank as it seals everything - the problem being that you have to remove the tank.

The bandage stuff - is it leaking ? If not then I think you'll have a tough time rejecting it.

However if it was leaking due to rust - you WILL have problems as the rust clogs the filter and injectors

[Tomsim]

The bandage stuff - is it leaking ? If not then I think you'll have a tough time rejecting it

What do you mean a tough time rejecting it?

[Tomsim]

As in you can't really complain?

[steveo3002]

does it leak ? if no then i guess its repaired

id be pricing up a new /good used tank and fit that

[TheRealFingers99]

You might also check to see if the car is subject to a recall due to fuel tank corrosion.

But if it's not leaking, you've no real call to complain.

[Tomsim]

And is a repaired fuel tank ok? I suppose it depends how permanent the repair is. Is it a job for a mechanic to swap the tank?

[steveo3002]

anyones guess how long it will last..could last ten years or split open and dump a tank of fuel up the high street tonight

what car is it..some are easier to change than others

[TheRealFingers99]

Tomsim said:

And is a repaired fuel tank ok? I suppose it depends how permanent the repair is. Is it a job for a mechanic to swap the tank?

Most cars are more awkward than difficult, but expect rusty fasteners, etc.

[TooMany2cvs]

Steel tank or plastic?

Is the car something common enough that you're likely to easily find a replacement tank?

[TheRealFingers99]

No-one likes to tell us what car they have!

[Tomsim]

So it's not too uncommon to repair fuel tanks?

[TooLateForAName]

TELL US WHAT THE CAR IS!


Some cars have well known issues with the fuel tank (bmw 7).

What the tank is and what it is made of would help people give useful info.

Is the car an old classic or a newish hot hatch?

[Tomsim]

it's a newish hatch a Suzuki the tank is made of steel I think

[TheRealFingers99]

Tomsim said:

it's a newish hatch a Suzuki the tank is made of steel I think

Check if there's a recall for rotten tanks. Easy way to get one for free.

[oilslick]

Tomsim said:

it's a newish hatch a Suzuki the tank is made of steel I think

Are you Matt11 in disguise?

[Tomsim]

Is there anything you can paint over the fuel tank/ seams, to help stop any rust?

[mwstewart]

Just weld it up to be sure.

[TheRealFingers99]

mwstewart said:

Just weld it up to be sure.

Of a horrible death.

Unless you really, really, know what you're doing (and are feeling brave) don't weld fuel tanks, children.