I had to fill a tank hole and just used a self tapping screw and PTFE tape it's still not leaking after 3 years on my 52cc weedwacker, I've never used a Losi. Great show
@PerformanceFestiva2 жыл бұрын
Can't be too careful against fire. I've had a petrol fire in my race car shop and it was an absolute nightmare. I'm glad you noticed this and warned people. Totally not over reacting.
@alexwest21802 жыл бұрын
At first I was thinking it might be to vent the tank. I'd put a fitting on it with some coiled fuel line. Will still allow it to vent and help keep fuel from leaking out in hard acceleration and roll overs. We use the trick on a real drag car and doesn't leak. Hope that helps.
@MrChrisdavie2 жыл бұрын
This video scrambled a business meeting and lessons were learned
@rcshowoff54272 жыл бұрын
Hello Kevin I have the same car and my gas tank also had a leak but the hole was not that big. I repaired it with a soldering gun with the spoon tip to plastic weld it.The repair did work and hasn't leaked at all sense melting it together.
@muskokamike1272 жыл бұрын
I JUST said to plastic weld it. The spoon though is poly styrene, the better solution would be to use a laundry detergent bottle or something else made of polyethylene but if it works it works right?
@muskokamike127 Жыл бұрын
@@Berm_Blaster ah I misunderstood.
@toysforboysrc2 жыл бұрын
Heyyyy for the fuel tank hole, people should use GASKET MAKER for gas and oil. There are sealers for fuel applications.
@lnskustoms67952 жыл бұрын
Had to do the same thing with mine. It is thin there from the molding process. It is where the plastic runner meets the tank when it is made. With gas left inside it caused the tank to expand, it finds the weakest spot and will blow that hole open. I just put a small o right g on a screw and tighten it down hasn't leaked in months now.
@muskokamike1272 жыл бұрын
Yeah those tanks are made via blow molding. They put a rough "tube" into the mold and inject hot air in and it expands to fill the hollow mold. That's the point where they hold the blank and inject the hot air. They usually twist the plastic and leave a blob over the injection point. Looks like there process was a failure. It's the same way they make gas cans and detergent bottles and all sorts of "containers". When I worked in the plastics industry I asked "why don't they just use the opening where the gas comes out or the vent"? Shut up and get back to work! lol
@lnskustoms67952 жыл бұрын
@@muskokamike127 yep was in the injection molding business for awhile dealing with the same crap as a machine setup tech
@muskokamike1272 жыл бұрын
@@lnskustoms6795 Yeah, setup and monitoring is key. Seems they failed bigtime on the monitoring part if many people are experiencing the same issue. I do cnc work now and if I have to make more than one part, like dozens, I always verify that the 12th is the same as the first. Anything can happen to cause them to be off.
@lnskustoms67952 жыл бұрын
@@muskokamike127 yep run cnc lasers and mill,lathe now.
@gabecurl888011 ай бұрын
I used a washer and super glue to secure the washer and used a screw larger then the hole and haven't leaked since. Just need to get a diff locker for center diff blew it apart last night lol
@danielmurphy40232 жыл бұрын
Hey Kev if it starts leaking again you can get a pressure fit Barb fitting in the hole and cap it off and that should work
@mikewilliams58512 жыл бұрын
Your channel is the best just started RC ing and you make it so fun great job Cheers.
@chriscottell68542 жыл бұрын
Its exactly what rc's r all bout. Fun n finding out how to take apart, fix n rebuild n get bk to driving flat out. 😁
@No_Brake_Nation2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the same one a week ago!! going to put it on road hopefully tomorrow and rip it :) thanks for the videos always love them!!
@cjchannel12RC Жыл бұрын
I had looking into getting a DBXL 2.0 after my 5ive-T but these issues you found and it drove me away from getting one. To me Losi either need to recall these cars or discontinue these and bring back the TLR 5ive-B kit.
@darkoneokc8 ай бұрын
I think the safest thing to do would be to put a drain petcock on it. It would help drain the fuel when you finish each time.
@brianlangford72782 жыл бұрын
Kev look into JB weld products,great for field fixing also
@raya43932 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised you don’t have a Losi WRC Mini. Too bad they stopped producing them.
@bigrig31352 жыл бұрын
Do repairs for my lhs, have had 2 of these tanks with the hole and also the rubber mount inserts missing. Horizon knows and sent replacement tanks for both that are fine and also includes the rubber mounts.
@hebertmarc1914 Жыл бұрын
i got the same problem i just used a plastic welding gun that work very well
@maximus7714 Жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to my gas tank ! What could i replace it with ??
@Skulldude69420 Жыл бұрын
I’m on my second losi tank. Both leak from the same hole
@eddielane95692 жыл бұрын
In America we have a product called JB Weld. It comes in various forms now when it use to come in just one. They have a kind that you squeeze out of the tube and it is in a two-part mix like your two-part epoxy you were using. They also have a two part putty type that has a center color and then the outer color is different and you cut the amount you need and you knead it together in your hands until it gets warm and well mixed then you apply it. It comes in a form for metals and other items and a new product they have had for a while is for Plastics that you cut what you need and also knead it together and apply it and then it dries really hard. You then sand it to your liking and if you like you can paint it. You've got to be careful with anything you use because you have to make sure that it will stand up to different kinds of fuel because some products will eat away pretty quickly While others may take a little longer. I hope you're fix did the trick. Maybe you should contact the company and tell them what you found and ask other people to do the same otherwise they will think it's just a one-off situation which it could be but this kind of thing as you know and have said will start fires and you could crank your machine up for the very first time and take off with it and watch it burn up because you didn't have a way to extinguish it at the time which it is a good idea if you're running lipos or frankly any kind of RC to have extinguishers handy just in case otherwise it could cause a fire in a field or any other place. The JB Weld by the way dries hard as Steel and I think it's a terrific product.
@simpleweldingservices5272 жыл бұрын
I saw this video the next day I bought a DBXL with the same problem rc store is ordering me a new fuel tanks thanks for posting this video
@noredcr2 жыл бұрын
yup, same problem. did the exact same thing to fix it yesterday.
@andrewhannam26282 жыл бұрын
Theres a hole in the gas tank dear kevin dear kevin a hole
@andrewhannam26282 жыл бұрын
Well fix it dear losi dear losi fix it
@gordonendicott51148 ай бұрын
I never leave fuel in them and oil motor before storage
@julianalford8892 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a good upgrade steering servo for hpi savage x
@unojonjero24152 жыл бұрын
is the hole for a bleeding tap to empty the tank that wasn’t fitted by losi?
@Metalingus7772 жыл бұрын
I’m willing to bet the hole was intended for a low mount fuel pickup on another model.
@robertruiz5417 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely thought the same
@johnscotto78032 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin you get the Traxxas XRT?
@Chris-kk6ek Жыл бұрын
I just bought this rc truck but I need a little help tuning it any suggestions
@btmstwins2 жыл бұрын
Screw a fitting into it and put a piece of fuel line on it with a zip tie. If it’s a vent the tank will still vent.
@alanmeyers3957 Жыл бұрын
It’s in the bottom of the tank and the caps are what is vented on these
@mikewilliams58512 жыл бұрын
Love the waffling 😂 good conversations
@MehmetSutas2 жыл бұрын
Kev for failsafe on nitro vehicles you need to use a different receiver for dumborc. X6F receivers does bot support nitro rc. You need to use X6YC or X6YCG dumborc receiver for nitro models. They support failsafe on ch1 and ch2.
@benjamin_luscombe2 жыл бұрын
always fun to chat about whats going on
@simonastley85464 ай бұрын
Hi kev , what car would you recommend for a beginner Cheers mate Simon
@dougcrysdale20452 жыл бұрын
Mines an e,and doesn't seem to leak anything?!
@maximus7714 Жыл бұрын
what 2 stroke oil do you use ? does it have to be full synthetic
@ginabeltman28082 жыл бұрын
kev are you going to get the new traxxas XRT
@cliftonmanley38822 жыл бұрын
When I walk to the shops. I usually take Gandalf the Pink Galah on my shoulder. It takes at least 30 minutes longer because people LOVE 💑 Gandalf the Pink Galah 💗 and want photos and to talk... So yeah it gets annoying... but it's also a lot of Fun. 👍
@tylerm3132 жыл бұрын
Can you pls do a review on tram as trx4-m when it comes out
@cpl.jenkins96512 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about getting the Red Cat Kaiju... Would you want to review it? its 1/8th scale and brushless 6s
@LesterBrown-lb7ne7 ай бұрын
Air has to go ln the gas tank or the car wheel stop runing.
@rcsmith59092 жыл бұрын
A hole in the bottom of the file tank really?!WTH
@rasheemgreedyman82552 жыл бұрын
Which ones are faster the gas ones or the electric 2 Fast 2 Furious.!!!💯💯🔥🔥💥💥
@Chris-kk6ek Жыл бұрын
How do you adjust the carb?
@HighSocietyHobbies2 жыл бұрын
Same people that say your waffling on are probably too young to understand or owe money for things they shouldn’t an have a poor standard or living themselfs not talking down on anyone but geez the man’s just trying to give some honest very good advice that should be a tool of education and not thought of that he’s just rambling on. Respect for that kev some people need to hear it from the people they idol or look up to cause it’s a great way to give others the understanding of how to live happier an have a better life ❤️🤘🏽
@andys38892 жыл бұрын
love this car somuch
@andys38892 жыл бұрын
good job Kev with all your videos
@andys38892 жыл бұрын
this is so true
@andys38892 жыл бұрын
this is so true bro
@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB2 жыл бұрын
What is your ebay shop called?
@DavidHernandez-mf4ek Жыл бұрын
Dave in the House from usa nice
@DavidHernandez-mf4ek Жыл бұрын
Dave in the house USA learn tons from u thank u
@basmalabidi335710 ай бұрын
I had the DVLXE 2.0 lightbulb battery all the way I burned my shed down with that nitro
@philbartoli20112 жыл бұрын
Game over rc truck in the works? Made to your toughness spec Kev?
@Moonstonercdesigns2 жыл бұрын
Use Teflon tape and a tapered thread pipe plug. Silicon and epoxy will get eaten up by the fuel. The plastic used in the Teflon tape is fuel and oil safe. 👍👍
@mikepevine33893 ай бұрын
Just spent $1400 on this rig, be here next week. Hope it doesnt have this problem 😳
@jansrensen69872 жыл бұрын
can you bye this lossi in elektric version
@nickwebb23422 жыл бұрын
Hi kev , I love your video's. I subscribed about 9 months ago. I've since brought a traxxas maxx v2, I'm in new Zealand and there's not a lot of parts available here as yet. I'm not a hard basher but what parts are the most likely to fail first ? I'm thinking I should order some spares but I'm new to rc and dont really know where to started Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers ,
@boostg20able2 жыл бұрын
Hey can u help me with a nitro red cat shockwave what can I do to it make it faster
@ajfoss7714 Жыл бұрын
I watch all ur videos Kevin I like them all n I love the fact that your honest with your rc car opinion thanks for being so honest and respectful to us as watchers
@BARION1232 жыл бұрын
Hi Kev, love the video's mate keep up the good work. I'm thinking of getting my first rc basher car do I go nitro or battery?
@Dos_Rc2 жыл бұрын
Go lipo nitro is very finiki messing with the needles running rich or to lean ect
@jay82bob2 жыл бұрын
deez is right. lipo are faster cleaner easier to maintain especially as you are new to r.c. good luck!
@justincoleman97762 жыл бұрын
I concur, petrol/gas is a pain in the a$$. The only thing you need to be careful about is not using more Ss than your system can handle. LiPo is the best but NiMH can save you some money. They also don't tend to catch fire nearly as often
@rcnitroguy9317 Жыл бұрын
That’s crazy why not just use the same tank from the Losi 5t
@flinchdaddy9057 Жыл бұрын
Best RC content on here 🤙🏻
@biggsteve19752 жыл бұрын
New job idea for Kev. Motivational speaker.
@butzaman51392 жыл бұрын
Screw with o-ring should do it
@ryangoldstein50211 ай бұрын
samething with mine but i metled the hole closed and ir worked
@Eric783602 жыл бұрын
Wish they had a roller 5t or an electric version.
@jennc85542 жыл бұрын
The problem is they replaced tank with one with the same damn issue! 2 tanks in and 2 leaks same spot🤦🏼♀️
@Mike-sk7gt2 жыл бұрын
Mine didn't come like that thank god
@Lesley_Pokemon2 жыл бұрын
22:14 you pronounced my name right :)
@meathead26762 жыл бұрын
When are you gonna get back to this car...🤷♂️ or have you..
@QuestionMarkJon2 жыл бұрын
You should sand it to make the epoxy stick better.
@davidmitchell-kb9ji Жыл бұрын
Great vids mate I came across your channel by accident when I was looking for how to upgrade my ftx carnage nitro and now I'm watching every vid you have done cos you're a proper entertainer and also as a beginner I'm learning loads from you, so many thanks... it's so much fun tearing about like a nutcase lol yeah mc donalds is my go to place when I can't go loo, 1 burger and that clears me out lol. Love it how you're so good to your viewers and honest reviews. You look like you have such a great and fun life with all the toys and the other massive toy you have I'm really jealous lol no honestly you seem like a great fella so really deserve it and I wish you and all people you know good karma. Keep up the great work and if you have any tips for the carnage nt that'd be awesome. Anyway enough typing I'm off to check more of your vids!!
@Willisfitner5 ай бұрын
What the hell is a tv license???? Can someone explain?
@Willisfitner5 ай бұрын
NVM right after I posted he said 😂
@rob27382 жыл бұрын
Sell the lambo, that will get you a good house. 🤣
@DavidHernandez-mf4ek Жыл бұрын
what is the right or left of the car,, Drivers side or other but USA ROADS LOL
@markparsons18252 жыл бұрын
Just so you know you have 1.2k likes at this point M.O.G you rule!
@Marmaladetaco91632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome content..I can't wait for the new vids coming to main channel ..
@chopsmorris56902 жыл бұрын
What a needed upgrade for. The mini max
@shaunjenkins9310 Жыл бұрын
It takes 12 to 16 hours to dry kev
@rctrucks20942 жыл бұрын
Kevin you need to get the new Traxxas XRT
@basmalabidi335710 ай бұрын
Traxxas Max all the way Hell yeah I got 10 of them and I only work on the hardware. I would really love to know how to work on the software and ESC but my dyslexia slows me down help me out Kev.
@steveanton31972 жыл бұрын
Lov you kev Steve from Australia
@tonystpierre288710 ай бұрын
What is your favorite Rc number 1
@chopsmorris56902 жыл бұрын
Aybe the fuel line can be ran in the bottom hole
@rickykonoloff50472 жыл бұрын
U could make a video sawing wood and we would watch it lol
@rcsmith59092 жыл бұрын
I would be pissed absolutely unacceptable!!! 🔥🔥Hazard
@ryangoldstein50211 ай бұрын
shoulda been a recall on them tanks they recall everything else
@tonystpierre288710 ай бұрын
Mine doesn't have a hole, it's perfect.
@Porkpickle5 ай бұрын
Probably more likely from the blow mold process
@robertcollier72572 жыл бұрын
That hole may be for running some tubing from the exhaust to pressurize the fuel tank
@classicalyoutubecaster2 жыл бұрын
Love from Sri Lanka
@sebumyebum2 жыл бұрын
The DBXL didn't start as a Losi. I think it was a Redcat (not 100%) but definitely not a Losi.
@Mike-sk7gt2 жыл бұрын
It's not on
@JSprayaEntertainment2 жыл бұрын
0:20 waffle along ... LOL
@integrityrc73562 жыл бұрын
Put the drain hole there 🧐
@neontetra10002 жыл бұрын
By the sound of it Kev might be better to just buy a cheap bit of land in the middle of nowhere and build a worship and cabin and race track to custom spec . Sounds like he was talking about at least million pound or 2 house with those interest payments!
@tonystpierre288710 ай бұрын
That should work
@nicholasemmert3072 жыл бұрын
It’s for low fuel telemetry! Lol
@RustybeltRC Жыл бұрын
1:51:39 is the SpongeBob question.
@jamesmacswell91652 жыл бұрын
🤣 McDonald's pink slime also 🥚
@mikevasquez7118 Жыл бұрын
Nothing going to stick, because your messing with fuel, so the only solution is a rubber plug it want deteriorate or leak and it's gas proof... That's my fix...