Chimaera Fuel smell

[keeling54]

Steve_D said:

That PU sealant may not be what you think.
From the factory the upper two chassis bolts were dome head and had a mound of sealant applied over the top.
What you have found may well be that.

If the previous garage had replaced hoses there would be no need for them to remove the tank.

The tank can simply be ali welded but would need to be done with the tank full of water for safety reasons.
After the repair glue a ring of firm rubber araound the fix so the bot does not rub again.

Steve

They had the tank out because all of the nuts and bolts are new. Not sure how they would get to the fuel return without removing the tank. The domed bolt had a square piece of rubber stuck on it.

[keeling54]

I've temp fixed it with JB weld. I've also put a spacer around both bolts to stop the tank contacting again. My plan is to find some one to professionally weld the hole and also pressure test it just in case.

Onto the next job now... A leaking diff. Again, I have a receipt for £600 for a refurb carried out in 2021. Not sure where it was carried out though.

[Steve_D]

keeling54 said:

............. and also pressure test it just in case...........

Make sure the guy doing the job has more than just a few brain cells.
Had a tank (not TVR) repaired and tested....it came back looking like a balloon.

Steve

[Zener]

Smoke test the tank post repair rather than pressure test it , its not a pressure vessel

[keeling54]

Zener said:

Smoke test the tank post repair rather than pressure test it , its not a pressure vessel

I guess finding someone to do that is the issue.

[Zener]

Most car workshops do now I have to for AC and Turbo boost ,intake / exhaust leaks, etc etc diagnosis etc , its a very gentle process