leaky fuel tank

mike911 · 11-15-2008

We put some more gas in our fuel tank, and it started leaking everywhere. We took the tank out and it has several spots where it has rusted pinholes in the side of the tank. We need to know the wisest course of action, be it replace the tank, (couldn't find one ANYWHERE!) or repair the holes (and the best method for this is ?) Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
emma

2 Fast 4 U · 11-15-2008

There is a resin availible that you can pour in the tank, that will form a resin film that is gas resistant and will fill / cover pin holes, but I don't know a brand name sorry

namba209 · 11-15-2008

IIRC, Eastwood and Resto-Motive (POR-15) both have tank repair kits available.

69opelgtfvr · 11-15-2008

I recently had work done on my GT's gas tank. It was pretty rusty on the inside so the shop tried chemically treating and sealing it. It didn't really work, so we ended up replacing the tank with a good used one. They are available if you look around. I got a nice one from a TX member- "tomcat". Try to get a hold of him because at the time he had several for sale.

trlmr · 11-15-2008

NAPA makes a kit to patch holes. PN#765-1546. It works good but if there are very many weak areas in your tank it would be wise to find another tank from someone on this site. I would think someone in your area has an extra from a parts car as the previous post indicated.

mike911 · 11-18-2008

We found a source for a used one, then stumbled upon someone who has 2 old opels that he said he would sell us for a very reasonable price.
Thanks,
em

poffenroth · 11-19-2008

Just an FYI.

I ran into fuel delivery problems with my Opel. Turns out that someone had lined the tank with a liner, and it deteriorated and broken down, plugging up my fuel pump. Needless to say, I am not a fan of liners.

T.

OpelNewb · 11-19-2008

You could "rebuild" the tank with new heavy gauge sheet metal. Separate the two halves and then replace the bottom or top half. If I remember correctly they are spot welded together and you could drill out the spot welds and pull it apart.

Or better yet buy a fuel cell. That is what alot of people do.

11-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
mike911 Opeler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brazoria, TX Posts: 11	Answered: leaky fuel tank We put some more gas in our fuel tank, and it started leaking everywhere. We took the tank out and it has several spots where it has rusted pinholes in the side of the tank. We need to know the wisest course of action, be it replace the tank, (couldn't find one ANYWHERE!) or repair the holes (and the best method for this is ?) Any help would be appreciated, thanks. emma

11-15-2008	#2 (permalink)
2 Fast 4 U Detroit,where my home was Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands Posts: 2,216 Real Name: Erick Provided Answers: 5	There is a resin availible that you can pour in the tank, that will form a resin film that is gas resistant and will fill / cover pin holes, but I don't know a brand name sorry __________________ Opel Ascona; driving one is like living on the edge. Only built from 1970 - 1975

11-15-2008	#3 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	IIRC, Eastwood and Resto-Motive (POR-15) both have tank repair kits available. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

11-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
69opelgtfvr Opels Forever Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Silk City, CT Posts: 146 Real Name: Cliff Carlson	I recently had work done on my GT's gas tank. It was pretty rusty on the inside so the shop tried chemically treating and sealing it. It didn't really work, so we ended up replacing the tank with a good used one. They are available if you look around. I got a nice one from a TX member- "tomcat". Try to get a hold of him because at the time he had several for sale. __________________ 1969 Opel GT (owned since 1985- under restoration) 2004 Pontiac Vibe (wife's car) 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4WD 1994 Mercury Villager

11-19-2008	#7 (permalink)
poffenroth Opeler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary Posts: 59	Just an FYI. I ran into fuel delivery problems with my Opel. Turns out that someone had lined the tank with a liner, and it deteriorated and broken down, plugging up my fuel pump. Needless to say, I am not a fan of liners. T. __________________ The gene pool could use a little chlorine...

11-15-2008	#5 (permalink)
trlmr Opeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 109 Provided Answers: 4	NAPA makes a kit to patch holes. PN#765-1546. It works good but if there are very many weak areas in your tank it would be wise to find another tank from someone on this site. I would think someone in your area has an extra from a parts car as the previous post indicated.

11-18-2008	#6 (permalink)
mike911 Opeler Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brazoria, TX Posts: 11	We found a source for a used one, then stumbled upon someone who has 2 old opels that he said he would sell us for a very reasonable price. Thanks, em

11-19-2008	#8 (permalink)
OpelNewb Not So Newb Anymore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 135 Provided Answers: 2	You could "rebuild" the tank with new heavy gauge sheet metal. Separate the two halves and then replace the bottom or top half. If I remember correctly they are spot welded together and you could drill out the spot welds and pull it apart. Or better yet buy a fuel cell. That is what alot of people do.

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