Tank leak......

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Tank leak......

30 Nov 2011 06:59 - 30 Nov 2011 07:00
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Does the rubber gasket between the tank and the fuel sender require some sort of sealant?

Fitted mine dry and I'm having leak problems....any recommendations on what to use?
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Re: Tank leak......

30 Nov 2011 11:53
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silicone will do the job ;)

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Re: Tank leak......

30 Nov 2011 23:03
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Thanks turbanana...will use some Permatex #3. ;)
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Re: Tank leak......

30 Nov 2011 23:23 - 30 Nov 2011 23:25
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Would consider #2 instead because it's supposedly "fuel resistant" whereas the #3 doesn't specify as being fuel resistant.

Actually shouldn't need anything on the o'ring except perhaps a light coating of silicone lube -- not sealant.

Silicone sealant doesn't play nice with gasoline, at least not for a long term relationship.

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Re: Tank leak......

30 Nov 2011 23:39 - 30 Nov 2011 23:42
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yamabond #4 works great for this. THat oring is a pain in the ass. i always seal it just so I don't have to fight leaks. Edit- I was refering to the stupid oring on the petcock to the tank, the fuel sender I'm not familier with. A gasket should never normally need sealer of any kind.
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Re: Tank leak......

30 Nov 2011 23:51
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Just ask Clutch what he thinks about Permatex and sealing a fuel fitting/ gasket!! :sick:
Be very careful here as fuel is really flammable.
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01 Dec 2011 02:04 - 18 Feb 2013 18:34
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Re: Tank leak......

01 Dec 2011 04:27 - 01 Dec 2011 05:42
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Motor Head wrote: See up in Smoke :P

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martin_csr wrote: Are you installing a new gasket? What's the condition of the mating surfaces on the tank & sender?

Yes a new aftermarket gasket...not oring,will check the surfaces before refitting.

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Re: Tank leak......

01 Dec 2011 08:52
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The Stag Jointing Paste, from your Gas Fitter or Plumbing Stockist will hold up to Petrol. Even here in the US with the Ethanol, it holds up. But if the Gasket is new, and everything is proper, then nothing should be needed.
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01 Dec 2011 10:24 - 18 Feb 2013 18:35
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Re: Tank leak......

02 Dec 2011 00:35
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martin_csr wrote: I would probably hit the surfaces w some steel wool or brass wool or something. Or give 'em a light wet sanding.

If the aftermarket gasket is the problem, here's an oem part. Kawasaki fuel gauge gasket 78-05 nos 11009-1037

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When I bought my bike 8 years ago the PO had just had the tank repainted and there was a small leak where the rubber - in my case O ring - was pressed against the tank. Of course the paint had dissolved and the gasket was no longer sealing. bit of steel wool and fine emory paper removed the remaining paint and allowed the O ring to seal against the metal.
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Re: Tank leak......

03 Dec 2011 05:46
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I have removed the tank 2 or 3 times and tried different methods to stop the leak from the fuel sender unit.. :evil:

I'm now thinking fuel is coming from the plastic unit in the center from which the wire is attached.

Any thoughts on this???
1976 KH 500 triple
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
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