How to Fix a Plastic Fuel Tank
A good short-term solution for a broken plastic fuel tank is to fix it yourself. While buying a new one should be your ultimate goal, repairing it will allow you to keep using it until you can replace it. There are three main ways to fix a plastic fuel tank: soldering it, pasting it and taping it. All three of these have their own strengths and weaknesses, and none of them are particularly difficult. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Precision Repairs
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Use a speed tip welder for repairs in areas like corners and other hard-to-reach places.
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Heat the welder up.
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Push the end of the welder into hard-to-reach areas to seal cracks and small holes.
Easier Repairs
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Purchase a repair kit and or sealing tape for easier, less-precise repairs.
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Use sealing tape if you want a less-precise repair. Put the tape over the crack or small hole.
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Use the repair kit for a longer-term solution.
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Sand the crack or hole and area around it with the enclosed sandpaper.
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Apply the adhesive sealant (called epoxy) with the enclosed brush. Let it dry for 20 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Only repair as a short-term solution, until you can purchase a new tank.
