How to fix a Hole in a Gas Tank, Cheap, Quickly and Easy and It Works

In today's world with gas prices being so high gas theft is on the rise. People are waking up and finding holes drilled in there gas tanks. To replace a gas tank is very costly. Here is a very quick fix that can cost you less than $15.00 and anyone can do it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Epoxy Putty from your local Home Depot, Lowes or Auto Parts. Usually less than $10.00
• Car Jack and safety stands(most suvs and trucks a jack may not be required)
• 1 piece of 50 grit sand paper
• Rubbing Alcohol
• A clean rag
• vinyl gloves (optional)They will help keep your fingers clean.

1. Locate your gas tank and the hole in the gas tank. If needed raise you vehicle up with a jack and support it with safety stands. Any time you use a jack you should always use safety stands if working under a vehicle.

2. Once you have found the hole take the 50 grit sand paper and rough up the surface of the gas tank around the hole. Approximately. 2 inch diameter circle.

3. Wipe the roughed up sanded area with a rag and rubbing alcohol. To remove any road grime or dirt residue.

4. Now take the Epoxy Putty and cut off a 1 inch long piece and knead it with your fingers till it is uniform in color. Once it is uniform in color you have a limited time until it gets hard. CHECK THE WORKING TIME NOTED ON THE PACKAGE!!!

5. Now form the Epoxy Putty into the shape of a Hershey Kiss, or cone shape will do.

6. Climb under the vehicle and stick the pointed side directly into the hole. Work the Epoxy Putty into the hole and the surrounding sanded area. You can smooth out the edges with a couple drops of water. The Epoxy Putty will dry and harden usually with in 15 minutes, it depends on the Epoxy Putty you use. It will leave a slight dimple on the bottom of the gas tank. You can now fill the tank.