Tank Sealers

[andyf]

My petrol tank has sprung a leak. Looks like it's leaking from the seam as it's dry around the connections in the boot but wet on the rear of the tank. Has anyone tried one of the tank sealers before? The POR15 or Slosh sealers seem to be quite popular.

[dbazdavies]

Re: Tank Sealers

Follow the instructions and do not try to rush it and they work well !!!

[dave_clutterbuck]

Re: Tank Sealers

My petrol tank has sprung a leak. Looks like it's leaking from the seam as it's dry around the connections in the boot but wet on the rear of the tank. Has anyone tried one of the tank sealers before? The POR15 or Slosh sealers seem to be quite popular.

Hi Andy
I have tried POR15 on an A35 tank unfortunately not successful for me. I have had two tanks repaired properly by Cropper & Jones at Ellesmere Port a delight to visit as it is like stepping back in time although they are not near to you. They told me it would take two days of cleaning in flushing tanks and drying out before they would go anywhere near it with heat. I understand you will need to remove the tank to try and clean out properly in my limited experience with petrol tanks it will pay get it done properly, if you do I hope you can find someone local to you to do it.
Regards
Dave

[gprentice]

Re: Tank Sealers

Hi Andy,

I used the POR 15 on a tank and it worked well for me, however if you do use it don't get it on your skin, nothing takes it off.

Regards

Graham

[dbazdavies]

Re: Tank Sealers

Used this one loads of time - but you must follow the instructions !!

http://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/pro...l-tank-sealant..

[Alan c]

Re: Tank Sealers

I use these POR15 type sealers on my classic motorbike tanks even if the have no leaks - it seals the surface so stop dirt etc as well as corrosion form condensation in the vapour space. I have done several and the preperation is the key. You have to follow the cleaning and drying instructions using the provided cleaners to the letter. Applying the product and allowing it to dty is the easy bit.


Some kits come with matting for puuting over pinholes to provide a better surface - never had need try it so cant advise (the problem I would see is acces to the inner surface where it is needed).

The coating is about 1mm thick when you do bike tanks and depending what angle you leave the tank at for final hardening of the coating the excess runs in there and I reckon that will be easily 3 mm thick - so if you have a seam leak that would help toughen up that loaction.

[stevejgreen]

Re: Tank Sealers

I have used it on bike tanks too. Pretty easy as they are easily manipulated and turned. I wou,d guess that it's 50/50 on a 30 year old Escort tank that has been exposed to the occasional road salt at some time of its life.
You won't know til you try. Good luck.