Slight leak from fuel tank drain plug

tonydgray · Nov 3rd, 2010, 11:09

Hi All

Noticed that there is a slight leak from my fuel tank drain plug last night. Does anyone know how these are sealed? I do recall the previous owner mentioned that they had cleaned out the tank a couple of times so it sounds like it has been on and off a couple of times over the last 4 years or so.

Cheers
Tony

1973 145

B20F · Nov 4th, 2010, 09:13

Empty the tank, remove the drain plug, clean the threads and reinstall with a dab of fuel resistant liquid gasket (from Three bond, 3M or other) on the threads. That should fix it.

tonydgray · Nov 4th, 2010, 09:34

Thanks B20F, I'll give that a go, cheers.

Nov 3rd, 2010, 11:09	#1
tonydgray Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 11:19 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atworth	Slight leak from fuel tank drain plug Hi All Noticed that there is a slight leak from my fuel tank drain plug last night. Does anyone know how these are sealed? I do recall the previous owner mentioned that they had cleaned out the tank a couple of times so it sounds like it has been on and off a couple of times over the last 4 years or so. Cheers Tony 1973 145

Nov 4th, 2010, 09:13	#2
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	Empty the tank, remove the drain plug, clean the threads and reinstall with a dab of fuel resistant liquid gasket (from Three bond, 3M or other) on the threads. That should fix it. __________________

Nov 4th, 2010, 09:34	#3
tonydgray Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2024 11:19 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atworth	Thanks B20F, I'll give that a go, cheers.

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