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1Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Fuel tank leaking Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:05 pm

DaleRT

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Hi, Fuel tank leaking fuel. Been parked for a couple of weeks. 
   Around/ under the rear of the tank is wet with fuel [not pooling]. 
   Removed tank and fuel [6lt] no signs of corrosion inside or outside of the tank. 
   Removed fuel sender unit to replace 'O' ring seal and noticed this on the electrical imput - 
Fuel tank leaking Img_2010
Fuel tank leaking Img_2011
   Could fuel leak out of here, those pin holes and can it be fixed ?   Cheers Dale

    

2Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:41 pm

Inge K.

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DaleRT wrote:and noticed this on the electrical imput - 
   Could fuel leak out of here,

No, it's just a cover over the solder connections.


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3Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:46 pm

critter

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DaleRT wrote:Hi, Fuel tank leaking fuel. Been parked for a couple of weeks. 
   Around/ under the rear of the tank is wet with fuel [not pooling]. 
   Removed tank and fuel [6lt] no signs of corrosion inside or outside of the tank. 
   Removed fuel sender unit to replace 'O' ring seal and noticed this on the electrical imput - 
Fuel tank leaking Img_2010
Fuel tank leaking Img_2011
   Could fuel leak out of here, those pin holes and can it be fixed ?   Cheers Dale
anything is possable leaking and fixing might be just as easy to replace if have any douts

    

4Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:43 pm

Rick G

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Put a new O-ring in it and see what happens, it will probably be OK as most O-rings have a 10 year life span and I will bet it hasn't had a new one since it left the factory.


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5Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:45 am

DaleRT

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Thanks for you’re responses.
   Will be doing a new ‘O’ ring. The old one is hard & cracks when it’s flexed.

      Thanks again   Dale

    

6Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:11 am

Stan

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If you have a hydraulics supplier near by, take the old o ring to them and explain what you need... will be cheaper.


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7Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Sun Sep 24, 2017 8:50 pm

DaleRT

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Replaced the rubber 'O' ring. 
   The tank has been of the bike with fuel in it for this week and no leaking, all is dry. 
      Thanks again.   Cheers   Dale

    

8Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:16 pm

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1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
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1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
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9Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:37 pm

club_c

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It's a global epidemic, mine was also puking last month.  Also had to replace the burst fuel supply line the following week.  The burst fuel line is not a recommended roadside fix.  Replace these hoses while you have the tank off and in your shop rather than calling the mrs. to pick you up roadside and drive you to an auto supply place.  Cheap insurance!


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10Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:02 pm

charlie99

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good to hear dale

cheers


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11Back to top Go down   Fuel tank leaking Empty Re: Fuel tank leaking Tue Sep 26, 2017 2:58 am

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club_c wrote:It's a global epidemic, mine was also puking last month.  Also had to replace the burst fuel supply line the following week.  The burst fuel line is not a recommended roadside fix.  Replace these hoses while you have the tank off and in your shop rather than calling the mrs. to pick you up roadside and drive you to an auto supply place.  Cheap insurance!

Make them about 1 1/2" longer and you can do servicing like access coolant filler cap and access the relay box without removing the tank. . . but very wise advice if you buy a K of unknown history replace those hoses because the will leak darn quick.


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