Fixing A Leaky Fuel Tank - Land Rovers Only

The Colonel · 01-15-2008, 07:42 PM

Hello all. My son and I were out testing a new course when I lightly bottomed out on a rock and put a small leak ( a drip a second) on the bottom of the fuel tank. I have yet been able to locate the source of the leak, but am wondering if those 2 part epoxy putties (petroleum proof) actually works on tiny punctures. What product(s) would you recommend for this repair. YES...I KNOW SKID PLATES ARE NEEDED !! Thanks guys. Tom

XtremeMarine · 01-16-2008, 07:16 AM

I would never trust my own or my families' safety to a patch, IMHO. It would be much safer to replace the tank to be on the safe side. Check with Ike at Pangolin for a puncture proof fuel tank skid at a reasonable price. Pangolin 4x4

PriestlyDeacon · 01-16-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Colonel

Hello all. My son and I were out testing a new course when I lightly bottomed out on a rock and put a small leak ( a drip a second) on the bottom of the fuel tank. I have yet been able to locate the source of the leak, but am wondering if those 2 part epoxy putties (petroleum proof) actually works on tiny punctures. What product(s) would you recommend for this repair. YES...I KNOW SKID PLATES ARE NEEDED !! Thanks guys. Tom

Ha, I believe the banter thrown between us before the fateful bottoming out were "I don't know if I have the clearance" to which you, as my guide, responded "Don't worry about the clearance, just do it."

Absolute bummer all the same, though.

ArmyRover · 01-16-2008, 04:49 PM

I've had good luck with the jb weld putty on various repairs don't remember for positive if it was good for fuel but I think it was.

If not you can drop it clean it out and see about having it welded.

Make sure to get the fumes out though or it could be very interesting.

The Colonel · 01-16-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PriestlyDeacon

Ha, I believe the banter thrown between us before the fateful bottoming out were "I don't know if I have the clearance" to which you, as my guide, responded "Don't worry about the clearance, just do it."

Absolute bummer all the same, though.

OK son. I take full responsability for that one. Love dad

The Colonel · 01-16-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XtremeMarine

I would never trust my own or my families' safety to a patch, IMHO. It would be much safer to replace the tank to be on the safe side. Check with Ike at Pangolin for a puncture proof fuel tank skid at a reasonable price. Pangolin 4x4

Just wanted to let you know that i took your advice and called Ike this evening. He is sending out the skid plate and RoversNorth will be sending out the new tank and parts. Thanks for the tip on Pangolin. Guy was pretty cool. Priced right for 3/16" thick plate. Tom

cellulararrest · 01-16-2008, 08:59 PM

Rover's North is great in our area. You get your parts next day with ground shipping

The Colonel · 01-17-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cellulararrest

Rover's North is great in our area. You get your parts next day with ground shipping

CELLULARARREST...can you put together a list of other rover sites that you and your dad are happy with and post it to the SNHLR site? That would be helpful to all of us!!! Thanks. Tom

XtremeMarine · 01-17-2008, 11:03 AM

Col; LOL! Man it is funny to hear that somebody took my advice on a Rover site. My areas of expertise are SCUBA and Boating. But when it comes to a safety issue, I'm happy you went with the safest option. Ike is an awesome guy, and has given me so much excellent advice on Series on Dweb. Because of that advise, as I build up my IIa, I am going to buy every part he offers. Except for a fuel tank skid, ironically. I decided to put in a fuelsafe cell in my bed instead. I do at least one gas tank replacement at work a month, and this week alone I have overseen two. The best bet with fuel is always replacement over repair. Stay safe. And good luck. When I fly home to Derry next Xmas, I'll have to look you and cellular up. See if my mom's Freelander can keep up with you. lol.

OkieRover · 01-17-2008, 11:32 AM

https://www.mightyputty.com/spark/in...g=mpaisseag100

Freakin' MIGHTY PUTTY for the win!
I see this crap everyday on a TV commercial on the DIY Network.

Okay just kidding. Replace that sucker.

And NEVER take XtremeMarine's advice....ooops too late.
Xtreme has take one too many hits from the pugil sticks when he was in boot camp. Seriously, his mom drives a Freelander...do I need to say more?

Who loves ya more than me?
Semper Fi.

XtremeMarine · 01-17-2008, 02:15 PM

All right OkieFenokee.

Why do I have to, or feel that I have to defend myself daily on Rover sites??? LOL!

Semper Paratus! Marine, as in water. Not as in Gyrene. Although a couple of the DI's at Cape May were ex Parris Island DI's.

LMAO! Yes, I talked my mother into a Freelander. Brokered the deal, and ordered the truck and option packages for her. She's not the SUV type. My entire life she drove VW/Audi products. Mostly Jetta's and 4000 Quattro's. But when she bought her retirement property, she wanted to drive the fire roads before she started building on it. And I wasn't going to let her buy a CRV, or RAV4, or Suzuki. She wanted a cute-ute.

At least I got her into a Rover, didn't I. Now her next one is going to be a HSE LR2, or a base RRS. I feel that I've done my part to keep the marque in the US. LMAO!!!

OkieRover · 01-17-2008, 03:08 PM

Semper Paratus?
You're....one of them?
Well good. That makes sense now. LOL.

You are a lot of fun when you get going.

Sorry about the pugil stick comment, I know now the closest thing to a pugil stick you saw in boot was a mop, but I still love ya.

My buddy was a....Paratus. He was station in Hawai'i back in the 90s. Fire direction control on that one big boat you guys have. I can't remember the name...
Bill Cordray. I'm sure he was a legend among you guys...or at least he told us he was.

The Colonel · 01-18-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieRover

Semper Paratus?
You're....one of them?
Well good. That makes sense now. LOL.

You are a lot of fun when you get going.

Sorry about the pugil stick comment, I know now the closest thing to a pugil stick you saw in boot was a mop, but I still love ya.

My buddy was a....Paratus. He was station in Hawai'i back in the 90s. Fire direction control on that one big boat you guys have. I can't remember the name...
Bill Cordray. I'm sure he was a legend among you guys...or at least he told us he was.

Okie...your avatar is the funniest friggin thing i've seen on these pages. i almost pissed myself.

TerryS · 01-18-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieRover

Semper Paratus?
You're....one of them?
Well good. That makes sense now. LOL.

Sorry about the pugil stick comment, I know now the closest thing to a pugil stick you saw in boot was a mop, but I still love ya.

Hmmm, sounds like a case of CG envy, not having a POINT something patroling the coasts of Oklahoma.

AAXD · 01-18-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieRover

Semper Paratus?
You're....one of them?

Hey I represent that remark. XtremeMarine what do you do that has you replacing fuel cells once a month, sounds like our C130's.

01-15-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Colonel Founder: SNHLR.ORG Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 252 Gallery: 18	Fixing A Leaky Fuel Tank Hello all. My son and I were out testing a new course when I lightly bottomed out on a rock and put a small leak ( a drip a second) on the bottom of the fuel tank. I have yet been able to locate the source of the leak, but am wondering if those 2 part epoxy putties (petroleum proof) actually works on tiny punctures. What product(s) would you recommend for this repair. YES...I KNOW SKID PLATES ARE NEEDED !! Thanks guys. Tom __________________ Finally got me one of them Land Rovers ClubsLife Is Good Last edited by The Colonel : 01-16-2008 at 04:41 PM.

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XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	I would never trust my own or my families' safety to a patch, IMHO. It would be much safer to replace the tank to be on the safe side. Check with Ike at Pangolin for a puncture proof fuel tank skid at a reasonable price. Pangolin 4x4 __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,359 Gallery: 0	I've had good luck with the jb weld putty on various repairs don't remember for positive if it was good for fuel but I think it was. If not you can drop it clean it out and see about having it welded. Make sure to get the fumes out though or it could be very interesting. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://www.wheelinrovers.com/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

01-16-2008, 08:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
cellulararrest 94 Defender 90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chester, NH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: 0	Rover's North is great in our area. You get your parts next day with ground shipping __________________ S.N.H.L.R.

01-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	Col; LOL! Man it is funny to hear that somebody took my advice on a Rover site. My areas of expertise are SCUBA and Boating. But when it comes to a safety issue, I'm happy you went with the safest option. Ike is an awesome guy, and has given me so much excellent advice on Series on Dweb. Because of that advise, as I build up my IIa, I am going to buy every part he offers. Except for a fuel tank skid, ironically. I decided to put in a fuelsafe cell in my bed instead. I do at least one gas tank replacement at work a month, and this week alone I have overseen two. The best bet with fuel is always replacement over repair. Stay safe. And good luck. When I fly home to Derry next Xmas, I'll have to look you and cellular up. See if my mom's Freelander can keep up with you. lol. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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01-17-2008, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,590 Gallery: 0	All right OkieFenokee. Why do I have to, or feel that I have to defend myself daily on Rover sites??? LOL! Semper Paratus! Marine, as in water. Not as in Gyrene. Although a couple of the DI's at Cape May were ex Parris Island DI's. LMAO! Yes, I talked my mother into a Freelander. Brokered the deal, and ordered the truck and option packages for her. She's not the SUV type. My entire life she drove VW/Audi products. Mostly Jetta's and 4000 Quattro's. But when she bought her retirement property, she wanted to drive the fire roads before she started building on it. And I wasn't going to let her buy a CRV, or RAV4, or Suzuki. She wanted a cute-ute. At least I got her into a Rover, didn't I. Now her next one is going to be a HSE LR2, or a base RRS. I feel that I've done my part to keep the marque in the US. LMAO!!! __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo Originally Posted by Elemental Some guys play hard to get, I play hard to want.

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