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Old 24th July 2012, 10:49 PM
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Does anyone know of a good fuel proof sealant that can be used on my tank sender?
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Old 24th July 2012, 11:30 PM
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I have tried a few things including instant gasket type silicone and it all goes mushy after a while. 3m do this gear but its dear http://www.3mselect.co.uk/p-2870-3m-...dge-black.aspx
Nothing else seems to work.

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Old 25th July 2012, 10:54 AM
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Black hylomar / wynns black gasket maker as long as its rtv silicone you should be fine i used to use this to seal my mini engines after a rebuild and thus have sealed my tank with it doesnt appear to have gone mushy and i sealed it some months ago and have had fuel in it since
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Old 25th July 2012, 01:07 PM
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I sealed around my fuel sender with Blue Hylomar. I also used a sealer from Frosts to seal the bolts.

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-br...seal-75ml.html

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-ga...t-sealant.html
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Old 25th July 2012, 05:34 PM
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This is why I wont use silicone on a tank. This is the brand of instant gasket we use, nowhere on the tube does it say its ok with fuels, water oils ect yes.


Our fitter replaced a cork gasket that had broken on top of a fuel tank while it was in for a service.


Less than a fortnight later its leaking and the silicone has gone all mushy



The 3m gear stays intact.


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I've seen people use JB Weld-type epoxy sealants on gas tanks... But maybe that was something specialised.
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