leak fuel tank fix
On return from France to UK last year I started to leak fuel from under the tank. Close inspection found some bad corrosion and vibration on frame caused pin hole leak. Quick fix was chewing gum and gaffer tape which got me home.
Once home I bought some of that 2 pack tank weld stuff for fuel leaks and that worked for a couple of months and then the leak got a lot worse. After speaking to one of our Aircraft fitters at work he suggested I try B2 Aircraft sealant which they use to seal high pressure fuel tanks on the Aircraft we manufacture. Bottom of tank now plastered in the stuff. A bit messy to apply and cannot be sanded or painted so only good where it doesnt show. It also comes frozen so you have to defrost it and then have 20 mins to work with it..
Works a treat! and hopefully will hold up for my UK to Croatia trip this summer
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