How to fix a leaking gas tank

How to clean and fix a leaking gas tank.
Without removeing the gas or tank.

[@vernonsteinkamp1088]

I used that 25 years ago on my '56 and I'm still good to go.

[@giggity6637]

I heard this guy 😌

[@heyitzphil9792]

For fucks sake take my money

[@Rayden-sr7ez]

I like this comment

[@petronilo113]

😲😲😲😲

[@patriciadbrady]

Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video. I have an old 1986 Chevy pick up that still runs great, but has a leaky fuel tank. This will definitely help!

[@daviserhart7497]

Is it still working? Need it for my 93 prelude

[@robertferris543]

Ls430 gas tank removal

[@jamesmcghee4171]

Very good video. Clear, to the point, easy to follow. I'm going to try fix my tank this weekend. This will help. Thank you!

[@heyfaaskar9512]

since you posted 7 yrs ago. I wish you doing good' I'm gonna try to fix my car very clear and easy instructions thank you so much

[@jean-marclabonte2844]

Way Cool. Another excellent fix. Thanks for posting.

[@nywildfire512]

Great stuff thanks man. Get most of the gas out, to reduce the pressure, do the same prep and put a tiny bit just on the crack and rub it in. If there is any evidence of tiny leak still, clean it with alcohol and put another light film. The key is to keep anything in between the metal and the putty. Once you stop the leak then clean with alcohol and light sand it and re-apply a second coat you will be in good shape. Hence this was the second coat because he already repaired it once.

[@hartrose33]

Thank you so much for this video. We where about to go get JB weld to fix the leak. You saved us time and money.

[@chrisEvans608]

Jb weld does work but you gotta tank the tank out and clean the metal so the jb weld has a good clean surface to bond too

[@seanwilson9840]

This video saved me hundreds, God bless you.

[@integralogic]

Hopefully about 1300 for me.

[@jlq4418]

same

[@dlucas527]

I was looking for a fix. Thanks! Definitely going to get some.

[@bezerkura6e715]

Fixed one with JB weld about 5 years ago and it's still good.

[@muhamadgr3830]

Hello is there a way i can send you a message with photos ? I need to know which JB good for me

[@gerlandkent6377]

I, got 2 pin holes on top of my fuel tank BEHIND THE seat on my 1973, FORD F-700 DUMP TRK. thank, you for you're video.🙏

[@joseconstante1321]

Same thing on mine behind the backseat of my DTS someone screws into the metal of the car thru the gas tank did this work for u I wanna cut a square around the holes and take it out then cover the holes

[@gentlebehn]

cool, got the same exact problem. thought I had to take the tank off. Great Info.

[@caseytbss]

Run your tank to as absolute close to E as you can. Then have the car wherever you are going to work on it and get the rest of fuel out if you can (many methods). Otherwise jack the vehicle up at an angle to where fuel isn’t on the inside touching the leak if that makes sense

[@skyrocketgenius]

This stuffs good, even works on gas wet metal. Used on motorcycle tank after the tilt hinge cracked around tank

[@justindecker1343]

skyrocketgenius have you had any issues with E85 has I herd it eats up jb weld?... any insight would be great

[@roadrunner40]

Justin Decker JB weld is not good. It hardens, cracks and peeps off very easily. I have never understood how it got so popular.

[@jlq4418]

i have a 1978 Honda hobbit notice the leak today im going to try it out now before buying a new tank

[@Jsmoken]

Nice. Just found the leak under my gas tank today. Def gonna try that. Big thanks

[@ricardorickiiluna1669]

I know this comment is 6yrs old but Did it work for your. Vehicle?

[@FastestIntegra]

Holding up good. has not leaked.

[@UncleDoug]

Good video and I appreciate the information.....thanks :)

[@UncleDoug]

I have since followed the procedure described in the video, and my tank leak problem has been completely resolved. Thanks again !!

[@UncleDoug]

I think preparation of the surface is important. I cleaned the area very well with fine sandpaper so the metal was shiny, and jacked the car sideways so the gas level was real low over the crack when I applied the putty. I also used some of the putty to fill a hole in the floorboard. I check it from time to time, and so far....no more leaking and the floorboard hole is still nicely patched.

[@UncleDoug]

Follow up: One year has passed and the tank has begun to leak again in the same place. I scraped the epoxy and it peeled off the tank in big chunks, exposing the original tiny hole. I guess I'll either have to remove the tank and get it soldered.....or repeat the epoxy repair every year.

[@yusefsaleem]

thankz 4 the advice! I have this problem right now.

[@rickreid81]

Good video. Very help full thanks!

[@jimtomassetti8928]

Hi Great vidio. You did a awesome Job of explaining each step. I thank You !

[@1cleandude]

Looks to me like the JB Weld did work well where you prepped properly. The repair you just completed may be of a new leak!!

[@xoukilong]

6:09 your wife must looove you

[@jimmyport1991able]

now that's funny. lol

[@5kcsqt]

lmao

[@VroomBroomZoom]

+Xouki Long lol....YEAH BABY! YEAH!

[@xoukilong]

+Andrew Kiss (The Review Dude) talking dirty.. "just tap it in.. Holding it down. Hope you are comfortable with that"

[@TheGio908]

Xouki Long

[@natashajames7690]

thanks for posting this. I'm giving it a try right now. and it was nice to have a step by step guide.

[@sharpgame8634]

You look soooooooooo cute n sexy in your pic cutie pie

[@DonStriker1]

Thanks for the post pard!

[@VroomBroomZoom]

Thank you very much. About to perform this procedure on a motorbike.

[@darkroomignite8264]

Please tell me how it went. Having the same issue. 2 tanks and both done with JB Weld.

[@plavins1]

i repair rusted gas tanks with fiberglass putty, works really well, i have a car that i fixed 7 years ago still holding well

[@TJ-qz6hr]

TheRealDeal fiberglass body filler works great, put it on even while it’s leaking.

[@CrazieSyko]

Does this work with any type of gas tank even aluminum gas tanks?

[@2911joanna]

Pretty good instruction video. Thanks I have to fix a chrysler marine 5 gallon . I will give this a try.

[@joseribera6800]

How did it work for a gas can

[@Purrete]

Good upload, very instructional many thanks! I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4 Cyl 2.4L car and it's impossible to find a replacement fuel tank for some obscure reason (unless I spit out 400 bucks). The corrosion area is somewhere on the top and it leaks only when the tank is full. If I decide to do the fixing myself how do I handle this patchwork?

[@Matt-ko2mu]

I would say : The exact same way the video shows you mate...

[@michaeldean5878]

Great video, I got a gas leak on my dc4 Integra and I’m trying to find where it is cause I know it’s either the filler neck or the tank

[@edwardnorton2012]

Thanks for the video. I would have used some 2000 grit sandpaper to go over the leak after cleaning the tank. That roughs it up just enough for what ever your using to grab onto. Brass brushes do more harm than good in most cases.

[@johnnhoj15]

Shut the f*** up Vineyard!!

[@stephenmaclaren3464]

is it good to pass inspection like that?

[@brianmott728]

I own 2 chainsaws with a metal fuel tank which leak along the edges where the tank meets the shroud. What should I use to seal those cracks? Can solder be used?

[@Trapper100]

Scott Joplin was there to help you!Hope it worked.

[@mberge1]

How did it work? Did it fix the leak? I am looking at a 1995 Toyota car Tue that the owner says needs a gas tank replacement, maybe I could just fix the leak? Will know more when I look at the car.

[@geocachebear2486]

i had a leak on fuel cell at what GM called a "bad weld" where the fuel filler neck/check valve meet. GM is was remiss in honoring the recall. I did have to drop the fuel cell, as big a pain as it is, it did help. i used a product called Versa-Chem Tank Repair Kit.. I allowed 36 hours for the patch too cure, the tank had been drained. I preemptively replaced the fuel pump, after I removed the fuel pump I saw that it was possibly from another vehicle and had been modified. The patch seems to be doing well.

[@petergarvey311]

I dig that Legend back there lol

[@1981CrueHead]

Will this putty work around a leaky pipe?

[@dharminderdhimankumar922]

Nice work

[@Filipinopanda1988]

did you drain the gas tank first? mine is leaking a little faster than yours so im not sure if the gas will mess with the kit.

[@vandan1842]

I'm told where it's coming from its near the top then u have to only fill it below that spot. if it's the bottom well it keep leaking

[@rayl7718]

What about the rust from the inside? If I scrub the outside and the tank is rusting from the inside, will this still work?

[@HJXEKSD]

could this be used on a bolt that bolts onto a fuel filter that leaks gas?

[@skyrocketgenius]

Solder on seams them put this stuff over it, worked like a charm

[@saraholivas68]

Were you buy this at. I need fix my car how long did it last for

[@fonzo2525]

what is the brand name and part number on the product you used please,thx you.

[@TomFrostJr]

I've used PC-7 epoxy on gas leaks a few times and found it to be a very good permanent fix, although, I might try your stuff with the one that I'm about to do.

[@KEEPINGMUSICLOWKEY]

How has the repair kit held up till now ?

[@SONShineM516]

I was about to use JB Weld... thanks for saving me the frustration!

[@lawnfascist4890]

JB Weld works, but the area has to be dry and free of gas. Kind of hard to do that with the tank still in place.

[@Cfnaturalfeeling]

he probably just didn't use it correctly, who knows if the gas tank is still dripping.

[@blazzing4321]

I’m using JB weld, I’ll let you know if it works

[@jessecampbell4580]

@windowpeeper did the JB hold up?

[@doomedalready]

Thanks for sharing, I too tried JB epoxy it did not work with gas, I will try your method,

[@kevinjohnson6308]

I used this a couple days ago and yes it does work!

[@htatesil4192]

Someone drilled a hole in mines does it patch holes?

[@donaldrussell457]

It worked for 2 days. How long before it failed?

[@Concordeagle]

Good video, but you forgot the most important part? Does it work? This was posted 3 years ago, curious if the bond held and stopped the leak for good?

[@brandonjuache9965]

Samer here now about 7 years

[@giovanniduran8680]

Same here now about 13yrs ago

[@flyingBrian115]

stupid question but why not use an SOS pad or Comet to scrub that off from all the dirt

[@aprilwilson3864]

I have never had a gas tank leak before so I am happy to hear that the putty is still holding strong I am going to pick sum up now

[@tonysolar284]

Would be nice to have an update to see how well it has held over the years.

[@FastestIntegra]

Sold the car

[@MarkSegree]

@@FastestIntegra how long did you have the car after and did the leak come back during that time? This could potentially save me over $1000 dollars. I was gonna buy jb but saw your video

[@Shopwithgroovy]

@@FastestIntegra sounds like it held up for you

[@maxkady9478]

@@FastestIntegraof course you did!

[@johnhosler6636]

I have never had luck patching a crack or gouge with anything but here's a no leak gas tank fix for a screwdriver hole. drop your tank/drain it, drill the hole out the same size as a valve stem, fish the stem through the hole and put the nut on. Re install the tank. heres my advice and warnings . only drill your tank if you are confident the fumes are gone, use an inert gas to purge the tank/ flood with soapy water. Leave the valve core in the stem! as tempting as it is to decore it for quick drains dont rely on the dust cap alone. Valve stems were not designed to be tank repairs/drains. This should only be used temporary and checked regularly. I have seen this fix hold up years. I hope this helps somebody whos a victim of gas theft/road debry so they can get to work till pay day,

[@joseconstante1321]

So someone screws holes thru the top of the gas tank behind the backseat into the metal of the car into the tank I don't see it leaking outside probably because it's one the top possibly when I drive but I do smell gas time to time especially when I put gas do you think I can cut a square around the holes then cover the holes with the job weld

[@joeydurocher5450]

Did it hold Mr FastestIntegra?

[@papi1870]

how long did you leave it drying

[@jason127x99]

Well damn! Did it fix it?

[@isaiahmarcy8736]

comments are great. lol. all of the sudden your the gas tank repair expert!!! hahaha nice video tho. thanks.

[@rolandoq21]

Will this work for a gas line ?

[@KenGFence]

Did it actually work?

[@BryanHannaActingReel]

I thought I read somewhere once that if you use vinegar you need to make sure you clean it all off with water or something if you don't it'll continue to eat through the metal?

[@RandomGreatVideos]

thanks man

[@TheJhaley12]

My son had a dodge dart with a small hole in his gas tank, I used JB Weld and it never leaked again.

[@finlefre]

Where can you buy it at?

[@m.m1048]

Can i use it for fuel hose filer?

[@MrMoneybag1988]

my tank is leaking too but how long will thus last ?

[@KevsGuide]

thanks for sharing. you may have gone a bit overboard with the cleaning and scraping cause i would think you only needed to clean right where you were applying the patch (where as you did a lot bigger area hey), but i guess you were being thorough. safer to do too much then too little lol. Also that old putty stuff really bonded well hey? judging by hard it was to remove it.

[@Jessgo33-]

How did it hold uP?

[@toso6535]

Thanks - I'm going to give this a whirl

[@joelburnett1]

jb weld slow cure is the best epoxy. the jb quickweld sux. but is not designed to apply to an active leak. sandpaper scratches help any epoxy stick. i live in texas and they never look under my car for inspection but if fuel was leaking where u can smell it i would fix it before the vapor kills you.

[@Zavarkinas]

what about hi-gear white titan is it works on plastik gast tank?

[@Thecody503]

What... The JB weld didn't work?!? Well thank you for making this video

[@georux6783]

Was that a warbird I heard in the back ground? P-51 perhaps?

[@reidyamauchi1936]

How long were you driving the vehicle around before noticing the leak?

[@beestoe993]

Several years ago when 4 wheeling my uncle hit a rock and ruptured his gas tank. I had a tube of this stuff called "Plastic filler for aluminum". We tried it and it stayed sealed for several years. They discontinued making that product, but it can be done.

[@Xpressd_OG]

how long did it hold?

[@brandonclark1900]

I got a hair line crack on the side looked like someone beat it with a hammer gonna attempt to try this let ya know if it works

[@DustySquitoNM]

I don't really see what's got everyone all pissed off with the music, but whatever. Seems like a pretty straight forward thing to use. I have yet to find that Magnum putty stuff, but hopefully, other repair kits are similar enough.

[@FastestIntegra]

dustysquito Permatex sales the same stuff.

[@DustySquitoNM]

I actually wound up buying the permatex stuff, and it sealed my tank right up.

[@FastestIntegra]

dustysquito Good deal, works the same and gets the job done!

[@theepickevin2978]

does it work on a plastic tank??

[@charitymaebanao3115]

you are doing that with gas inside? you didn't drained it first? please answer my comment I am a new subscriber here in your yt channel

[@orrinjay6570]

This is a great video. But I am most eager to know if same product and procedure will work on a tiny gas line leak about 2 feet from the gas tank on my car?

[@luckychucky3426]

Not to be critical but I noticed that the brush that you were using wasn't that metal or some kind of copper would that cause Spark and I could be wrong maybe a toothbrush would be better I'm just saying

[@masonkanterbury3007]

Is that tank made out of Coors light cans?

[@knuckles3076]

No, tin foil.

[@brandonbreaker7390]

where do you buy it at

[@beflix8140]

Is that a blue s15 in the background..?

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

JB weld works when you empty the tank remove it open it and seal it from the inside when it is dry.

[@FastestIntegra]

Over night. I filled the gas tank up the next day no leaks.

[@chrishaapala7997]

So the JB Weld that says it's especially for gas tanks doesn't work? I am genuinely curious because I have a couple piss holes in the tank of my 91 Chevy Silverado and the guys at advanced auto swear that it works everyday and twice on Sunday.

[@donnydavis9840]

@@chrishaapala7997 How did it turn out?

[@Roger85able]

Thanks

[@prettygirl4800]

I can’t find the product you used?

[@justinmooney5762]

Thanks i was gonna Jb wield it lol good to know it dont work

[@joelburnett1]

a leaky gas tank can trigger an obd2 fault code(engine light) that will stop you from passing even in texas. gas tanks have vapor recovery systems that work with engine vacuum.

[@aprilwilson3864]

Okay I have a question do I need to get all of the remaining gas out of my gas tank before I try to put the putty on?

[@FastestIntegra]

No you don't need to drain the tank. It is a two-part epoxy stick that is Chemical Solvent Resistance to Gasoline, Oil, Kerosene and Water.

[@cjhardwick839]

FastestIntegra i was wondering how long did it last? And do i have to knock off the jb weld or can I just repatch over it? I just bought this car and noticed the patch was leaking a slow drip like yours please let me know thanks for the vid!

[@mikes5805]

I've used this putty before, It works. there's some joker at my work place is going around and drilling hole into peoples tanks!

[@FastestIntegra]

Thats not a joker. I'd call them a complete A**HOLE SCUMBAG!

[@mikes5805]

just remember to make sure your tank is pretty dry when you do this k'

[@htatesil4192]

They just hit me hey will this patch a drill hole? Tryna cheap fix i have a boxtruck and the tank is over $1000 do these idiots know that air cold air fuel and spark could of blown them up idiots

[@gregs7519]

We used to take care of people like that with a baseball bat to the kneecaps

[@jaqueenlhajones7843]

I have currently have a gas leak right in that area somewhere. one mechanic seemed to identify it .while another didn't identify it..i have some stuff called Steel Stik it's supposed to be the best !! I got it from O reillys..i need it done asap bcuz I'm waiting aloy of money constantly putting gas in the truck and it's just seeping out less than 10 miles.and he said it was a small crack.

[@mikemcgown6362]

J B Weld makes it's own fast tank repair epoxy. It's called J-B Weld Tank Weld No. 8217.

[@mastagee8574]

Sounds goooooood.......

[@yanezdro]

Put some on my tank, did hold up for 5 days then it made its way through the same spot. But I did not use vinegar and did not clean it so will attempt a second try. Thanks

[@WannaBeDj100]

Is the product still holding?

[@Jamestfarrell]

Well, is it?