carb leak at T

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carb leak at T

22 May 2011 13:29
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hello, my carbs are leaking gas at the T section from the gas tank. I thought i read somewhere a long time ago that there is a quick fix for this using teflon tape or something.. i cant seem to find the thread. has anyone fixed this problem before?
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Re: carb leak at T

22 May 2011 14:15
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I've also read that shrink tubing works. If mine was leaking I would just replace it while I had the carbs separated Z1E sells replacements. Ed
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Re: carb leak at T

22 May 2011 15:36
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Heres a link to what I had done. But as 650 ED said if you have them apart replace with new I happened to be in a hurry and Im cheap :lol:
kzrider.com/forum/21-tools/326051-fix-for-shrunken-fuel-pipes
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Re: carb leak at T

22 May 2011 17:41
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thanks for the tips. i ended up using gas rated teflon tape. sealed up just fine while i wait for a replacement
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