reparing gas tank hole?

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

i think a screw went through my gas tank slightly from when i mounted my last box. now my gas cap light is on (which i read can turn on from gas vapors). gas cap is closed. is there a way to repair this small hole effectively?

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[macsdad 10+ year member]

jb weld should work if it is a small hole.

 

[NIHL8ION]

jb weld should work if it is a small hole.

^^^ Even if it was a bigger hole you could make a patch panel from sheet metal & JB weld it since I'm assuming this is on the TOP of the fuel tank... Be sure to clean the fvck outta the surface area before applying JB or any other adhesive so it will actually bond and last //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Propane torch, solder.

 

[garretttt4 10+ year member]

Propane torch, solder.

I wouldnt want a propane torch around a hole in a gas tank....

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

I wouldnt want a propane torch around a hole in a gas tank....

Definition of sarcasm=what you quoted

Definition of failing to recognize previously mentioned sarcasm=you

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

I wouldnt want a propane torch around a hole in a gas tank....

Yep, jes kiddin'. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Bobfig 10+ year member]

epoxy and a screw?

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

bubble gum and a penny

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

but what if i was an idiot and actually grabbed my torch and solter and died?

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

but what if i was an idiot and actually grabbed my torch and solter and died?

As unfortunate as that would be; it would be natural selection at work

 

[i2ain2thunder 10+ year member]

hrm are you sure hole in gas tank?

can be evap code from computer which can be caused by a number of things that allow air into the gas system, including vapor seal on gascap being cracked or out of place, small hole in the hoses.

 

[IonRL205 10+ year member]

but what if i was an idiot and actually grabbed my torch and solter and died?

Then that would be your fault. Common sense should tell you that you shouldn't put a flame near gas

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

went to Pep Boys, picked up some Gas Tank Repair.. just some crap you gotta knead together and apply. vapors are gone and so is the gascap light

 

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Then that would be your fault. Common sense should tell you that you shouldn't put a flame near gas

lol @ your sig quote

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

any auto parts store will have a "gas tank repair kit", basically a 2 part clay type epoxy. Similar to JBweld...