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> Fuel tank leaking, at 22mm nut on supply tube
billd
post Oct 1 2005, 01:03 AM
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I smelled fuel around my 914 today and investigating found a wet area near the drain tube under the fuel tank. Investigating further revealed a very very slow leak around the 22mm nut that holds the supply (fat) tube to the fuel tank.

What's the procedure for sealing these tubes? I'm inclined to take it apart, clean it, and put it back together with some RTV to seal it. Is it OK to use RTV here or is there some approved seal or sealing compound?
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billd   Fuel tank leaking   Oct 1 2005, 01:03 AM
RustyWa   You can get up in there with a crows foot and try ...   Oct 1 2005, 09:58 AM
Jeffs9146     Oct 1 2005, 10:08 AM
dmenche914   Could be a lose nut, deteriorated washer, or rust ...   Oct 1 2005, 10:16 AM
billd   There is definitely a lot of rust in there, but it...   Oct 1 2005, 11:28 AM
RustyWa   Here's a graphic for you.   Oct 1 2005, 01:02 PM
sean_v8_914   are teh supply and return tube seals the same as V...   Oct 1 2005, 01:10 PM
dmenche914   Before sealing a rusty tank, it will need be etche...   Oct 1 2005, 08:18 PM
billd   Thanks much for the help. I have a new sock and g...   Oct 2 2005, 07:15 PM
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Headrage   When I got mine from the local vw shop it came wit...   Oct 4 2005, 02:55 PM
RustyWa     Oct 4 2005, 03:15 PM
dmenche914   try a couple local VW shops, there is Donsco in Be...   Oct 4 2005, 03:15 PM
swl   POR15 Gas Tank Sealer   Oct 4 2005, 05:16 PM

 

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