Car ATV Motorcycle Plastic Gas Tank FIX Repair Leak
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Plastic Petrol tank sprung a leak.
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This just so happens to be from a 1996 Ford Escort.
The Harbor Freight repair kit (plastic welding) includes stainless steel mesh which if incorporated into the weld adds a lot of structural stability.
well i have encountered my first plastic tank leak today and thanks to you !! you have saved me 70.00 to replace the tank THANK YOU 1 MILLION TIMES .
Thanks, I'm it was helpful.
When I started melting the split together a bunch of old solder from the tip got melted into the plastic on the repair. I think the bits of solder gave me a better surface for the welding material to bond to. This should be a very reliable repair and you don't have to worry about the gas eating through the repair material like you do with many glues.
I used this method to repair the tank on my 2007 Ford Freestyle. Didn't even have to take the tank out; and fuel was in the tank. This video saved me a lot of effort and expense. THANKS !!!!! (Used empty coffee container as solder (also HDPE))
Very Neat. Not having to remove the tank is a huge time saver. Did it fracture on a seam of was it punctured?
Tried it. It worked. No more smelly garage. I didn't have to drop the tank. Thanks my friend.
Awesome. I did this almost a year ago and haven't had any leaks. The biggest pain is pulling the gas tank out. Let me know how yours turns out.
on a small hole i used a brass or copper short bolt that will fit in the hole round or hex head dont matter just solder around that head neat job lot less solder needed
Thanks for watching..
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Had been parking my riding mower in the garage after doing the lawn and gas fumes would fill the air.They would also fume the house. I would check to see if it was leaking, but I never saw gas on garage floor, it was evaporating because the drips were small.I cleaned the area good and checked it this morning after doing lawn yesterday and saw that I had a leak. It hit me to go on You Tube and low and behold there you were.I did it.thanks
Thanks. You just saved me $400 in parts (tank, fuel pump etc) as my tank is no longer manufactured. It's taken us a week just to locate a tank and parts that MIGHT fit...they are supposed to come in tomorrow to OReilly...looks like we don't need them anymore :-)
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Absolutely. I have fixed at least a dozen mower gas tanks with this technique.
This works great I had a crack in my dirtbike tank and I was able to fix it like this in just minutes thanks!
Awesome, glad you tried it.
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Thanks for posting this. Took 5 minutes and saved me $90 for a new fuel tank.
Thanks for the tip!!!!!! had a lawn mower tank that nobody carried anymore and fixed it in minutes after days of trying to find a new one.
Awesome.... Glad the video helped.
I found what I thought was a good 5 gallon gas can on the freeway and noticed it looked pretty beat up.I filled it with water and it had a leak in the bottom corner. I did a Google search and watched this video broke out my old 40 watt soldering iron and fired it up and cut a strip from an antifreeze jug.I scrubbed the gas can with brake cleaner and PVC pipe cleaner, sanded the area a little and fixed it up. I refilled it with water and no leaks. It's a good idea to feather the edges out. Thanks
I would give it a try. The weld is never as strong as the original so I would also use some JB Weld and steel. So plastic weld it like I show so there is no longer a leak. Then coat it with JB Weld and put metal in the wet JB to reinforce it. Then cover the metal with more JB. You can use anything from a Soda can to a coat hanger, it is there just to strengthen the joint. What kind of vehicle are you working on?
Yep. Still good, no leaks for the last 8 months since I did the repair.
This is out of a 96 Ford Escort. So it is the exact same tank you have. I think you are going to have to pull it like I did and plastic weld it.
Think of all the people that through out cracked bumper covers. Just last week my co-worker bought a new one for his honda. One time ford made a car called 'astro van'. It was entirely made from cms plastic. It can be welded but the effected areas tend to get expanded/stretched.
Excellent! thanks ... I'm going to try this technique on a small plastic housing for my water filter. I figured there must be a way to melt and repair plastic. (as long as the plastic is a thermoplastic (which 90% of plastics are) you can melt, reshape and they will go back to original material properties). Thermoset plastics (ie garbage bags) take different properties when melted.
Thank you! I was about order a replacement fuel tank for my Power Back portable generator GT 5250 (GS 0795) when I saw your video. Took the soldering iron outside and fixed it in 5 minutes.
Thanks, fixed a leaking lawn tractor fuel tank, saved me some cash.
Awesome, I'm glad the video was helpful.
Another great video, also loved the tip on using oil bottle plastic for "welding material"
Thanks
Inspiring! I have a 1995 Escort with a serious leak somewhere on the top of the tank. Was it difficult to pull the tank?
Great video! Thanx for the "rebar" strengthening tip.
Iv tryed every salvage yards .No one has one and said its a rare plastic tank only made in 03-04. Quite making them as well
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I needed to expand goped fuel tank capacity. Is there a way to drill a hole and put a spout for hose underneath the tank and making sure it doesn’t leak?
+sixtyfiveford if you ever need to weld a gas tank there's a simple and safe way to do it without worrying about explosions! Simply empty the petrol out and use a running engines exhaust into the tank you need to weld. Fire can't happen without oxygen. The exhaust fumes from the running engine (piped into the leaking tank) will prevent any ignition from occurring. The last time I did that was on a 1963 Bentley that electrolysis destroyed the tank. I hope that helps you some day! Cheers!
+Bruce Bridwell That's funny you comment on this. Last night I was just thinking about the secondary gas tank I need to fix in my truck and was contemplating using this method.
Here's a challenge for you . 02 Chevy venture plastic gas tank leaks around filler nipple to tank (check valve in nipple) plastic nipple appears to be of different plastic than tank . If your repair works, you save about 800. on OEM tank if you can find one . If you get a tank from wrecking yard be sure to check all evap lines are clear especially rollover vent and line . Bugs build some strong nests in there and block the vapor flow . Have you been successful with this repair ?
I think your car is covered under a factory recall and you should get a free tank. Check online for recall info.
It's not, I checked Vin code . BTW the way , they only have to replace if its in time and mileage. If they even have it in stock as its a N.A. Thanks for the reply . Someone has said the nipple plastic wont take plastic welding It gets crispy . Also this is not just on Chevy Ventures. Extreme care must be taken when removing filler hose to avoid breaking, Usually only found when refueling tank more than half way . I would recommend using a razor blade and carefully cutting off the hose before dropping the tank then once out verrrry carefully remove remainder of hose from nipple once again with razor. Delicate work and a lot of luck Thanks
Can one use this method with a plastic tank on a radiator...I have a hair line crack on the top of my older BMW (1989) 535i. It seems it should work...Thanks....Phil
Uptown Photography Yes, you can. Here is a video of me showing how to do just that: ua-cam.com/video/gidENnM4VKs/v-deo.html
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I have a 92 escort wagon with this exact fatigue crack. I will have to give this a try.
+Chris S It's held up great since the repair.
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I am going to just try the sharpie method on everything from now on. That way when i am dead and people are going through my shit they can see everything I was doing and get all sentimental about it. LMAO.
thanks for the soldering iron idea, I don't know why I didn't just do it to begin with , i fixed my lawn seed spreader the exact same way. Probably low on Blood sugar or something. LOL
Excellent video man. Pretty sure you just saved me a few hundred bucks!
Brian Falla Awesome.. I hope so. The tank in the video is still working great.
Thanks Tony. -Moe.
Thanks Edward.....
I'm gonna be trying this on my junkyard found 98 Ram fuel tank. Unfortunately per NY State rules the junkyard punches a hole in their tanks. It's about a 2 1/2 Inch diameter hole. Fingers crossed this works.
Yeah, they punch holes in them around here to but only at the major places. The smaller wrecking yards don't punch the holes.
Thanks... You're welcome.
AWESOME. Glad it worked out.
nice job . I fix a 1100 motorcycle Crank case that had a hole the size of my thumb print in the bottom of it with that quick steel.2014 and it works Bike Runs great no leaks thank for the video .
Awesome.
can you use that method on the neck line from the gas tank? mine broke and its really expensive.your method seems like it works should i give it a try?
You may have just saved me $980! Thanks.
I hope so. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks...
Wonder if a black zip tie would make a good donor material?
Zip ties are generally Nylon vs gas tanks that are HDPE. I have used zip ties for other plastic repairs and find it to be brittle and eventually cracks. HDPE seams a lot more flexible.
My truck tank failed smog EVAP test two years ago, fixed it with Shoe Goo at the top where the penetrations are, but checking it for the next test two years later and it is leaking again from the same area. I want to try your method this time. What is the danger of doing this with gas still in the tank? You seem to have done this real time with gas in the tank, so I'm thinking it's okay.
I have a leak at the same kind of mount on my 1994 Mercury Tracer and it's getting worse. We tried putting plastic tank sealer on it and it worked for about a week, and it started again :/ suggestions?
Now put an exhaust clamp on the exhaust, and weld a bracket/plate to that, that you can bolt the heat sheild to, so you don't have to bolt to that gas tank again.
Sweet. That saved some good dough$
Gonna try this on my John Deere garden tractor. Cool!!
+Verle Skidmore I've fixed quit a few of these tanks on riding mowers and atv's with this technique.Let me know how it goes.
Great video! Thanks very much.
Thank you, I'm very grateful.
Awesome, I'm glad you liked it.
Thanks for the great tip!
+Steven D Yeah, I hope it helps.
Worked liked a charm; I have a portable generator with a plastic tank that began leaking. Took about 10 minutes and is now leak-free. Thanks again. Steve
Nice repair Thanks again. TANK
Thanks for this!
does the soldering iron get hot enough to combust the fuel?
Nope.
Since there is still gas in it, aren't you worried about a small explosion?
Not at all. The soldering tip doesn't get the gas hot enough to spontaneously ignite gas. Also the fuel/air mixture is too high in the tank(not enough oxygen) to create ignition.
@@sixtyfiveford seems logical then!
Thank you
Good info. Nice job
thank you so much
Just save me a hundred dollars.....great video
Awesome.
Thanks good information.
Thanks for watching. The repair is still holding up great.
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every one says it can't be fixed. Fuel filter broke away from tank
+Hilda Smith I've done filler necks on ATVs without issue and this tank hasn't needed a second go around. This tank was unrepairable by everyone's standards. Here is another video on plastic welding that shows a little better the integration of wire into the plastic. ua-cam.com/video/kibSo9JqWyo/v-deo.html for a large area I suggest using a wire mesh from window screens. It embeds nicely and has tons of strength. Then epoxy over the area for a secondary layer of protection/strength like I do on this radiator ua-cam.com/video/gidENnM4VKs/v-deo.html . It's worth a shot and shouldn't take more than hour and will save you some big bucks.
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Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
Cool, thanks:)
You're welcome. Hopefully it helps.
How did I know as an old country boy , that bailing wire was gonna be used somehow , Even if to re-install the Tank !!! HaHa !!!
Why did you post a video of the back of your head.
Is there a crack in your skull that you're trying to repair?
Awesome. Glad it worked.
Just remember the deeper and wider you mix it the stronger it will be. Thanks for watching. -Moe
You're using a small amount of heat not an open flame so it is safe. The plastic melts at around 250 degrees where gasoline wont ignite until 600 degrees. You wont come close to getting the plastic to a temperature to ignite any gasoline.
Thanks for watching. Hopefully the tip will come in handy someday.
HEY MOE....I have a HUGE crack in my Ford tank. That keeps recracking. because it expands and contracts and fails again. I cant buy a new tank they are not available. Thanks for the tips. I am not sure how to get it to not crack again. It is on the top of the tank and only leaks when the tank is full. I tried the tank repair stuff and it just cracks again. Maybe some metal screen? or something like that. but I am not sure what will work because of the movement. It is like a drumming section on the top of the tank that oil cans when it gets full of fuel. IDK maybe some heavy wire to act as rebar and keep it stiff.
You just saved me several hundred dollars. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
The tank isn't difficult to remove just a little time consuming. Chilton and Hayes auto manuals go over how to remove and reinstall. I think it took me 45 mins to remove and 1hr to install.
Actually it wasn't to bad but I was expecting it to be horrible. This one was out of a 96 ford escort.
I just dropped my fuel tank, and, leak in the same spot (on my 1996 Ford Escort). Ford actually had recalls (97v144000,97v145000) for this issue on a small subset of the vehicles affected, specifically only some 1995's. The solution, if your tank is not YET leaking, is to remove the attachments holding the heat shield to the tank (the straps and large bolts hold everything in place, the hardware attaching the heat shield to the tank was only relevant during factory assembly). Research 97v144000 or 97v145000 on Google.
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That's awesome you didn't have to drop the tank. What kind of vehicle were you working on?
Seams like every year, more and more stuff is made of plastic.
Thanks bossman..some piece of shit dirt bag drilled to holes on my truck n took most of my fuel..n let the rest just spill its an 05 Chevy avalanche looks like it's plastin...n with this video ima try to fix it..thank you
Yeah, self taping screws make quick work of a gas tank. Glad you were able to get it fixed. ..
What vehicle are you working on?
Yeah, don't want to get gas on your Jordans.
I’ve repaired a few plastic items like this but never a gas tank. Hopefully I won’t need to.
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Must be an escort thing. My has been holding up fine for the past year and a half.
Was it a warranty item?
Yes, it works great with mower tanks. I have done it a couple times.
Let me know how it goes.
Yes, I should dress to impress even when I'm working in my garage.
I'm glad it helped.
I'm glad the video helped. Take care.
I hope so.
Awesome. Glad I could help.
Thanks..
I got a tank with about 5 holes drilled in it. Can I do this same process with it? Plastic weld the oil bottle or jb weld?
Plastic weld it for sure. JB weld will deteriorate and leak.
I have a Sears Craftsman Lawnmower tank with a few leaks at the seam. This looks like the answer I'm looking for rather than hunting down a new tank for $36. THANKS.
Some one said carb cleaner leaves residue best to use brake cleaner or mass air flow cleaner fyi!
Except it not true at all. Carb cleaner is basically just Acetone and dries super fast but can eat some plastics(not HDPE that tanks are made of). Brake cleaner dries slower with it's Xylene so gives you longer working time.
Re: soldering gas tank safely ???
Remove it from the machine.
Clean it completely,inside and out.
Clean the neck area, the gas residue and varnish will make it hard to solder
fill it with water
Put brush on flux around the neck, heat it and brush like heck.
Cool it and clean it again. Clean it again
refill with water, reflux, reheat, solder.
Use argon flood if there is airspace.
The possible problem is the gas fumes, or more to the point mixtures of gas fumes and air. If there is anywhere for a pocket of fumes to gather and light up, they will... The water reduces the space for fumes, fewer fumes, smaller boom.
You will hear a lot of stories of close calls. We used to weld Cessna airplane tanks, aluminum, by washing them out and flooding them with argon, then tigging them. If Everthing goes well it works well. If not, Well, bad things can happen.
this was the first suggestion i got from google. and guess what? i'm trying to patch my 1993 Ford Escort gas tank. And mine has a leak from the same exact spot on the heat shield mount. thanks man
Mmk and was the removal of the tank difficult at all? maybe a video or a few import steps I should know in order to repair it. The leak is at the same exact spot
:). Thanks for the sub.