Author Topic: Fixing pinholes in gas tank (Read 4873 times)

YotaJosh · « **on:** Apr 19, 2007, 07:30:49 AM »

Does anyone have a good solution for fixing pinholes in a gas tank?

I was thinking JB Weld, or trying something like this:

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 08:11:23 AM »

I guess in a pinch it will work ok, but chances are the tank is rusting from the inside out and it won't be long before it starts leaking again. I would just find another tank and replace it.

mudmaster · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 08:15:04 AM »

I'd agree. Get another or new tank

YotaJosh · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 08:23:22 AM »

Quote from: toyguy86 on Apr 19, 2007, 08:11:23 AM

I guess in a pinch it will work ok, but chances are the tank is rusting from the inside out and it won't be long before it starts leaking again. I would just find another tank and replace it.

I was afraid of that. I just wheeled the truck a few weeks ago for the first time (since I bought it, and probably the first time in years), and sloshing around a full tank of new gas probably stirred up some crud on the bottom of the tank.

Any ideas where to get a brand new tank?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 08:34:26 AM »

jush, i would say a junk yard... or from a truck in california... the trucks ive seen out here are pretty rust free.... i have a good tank from a carbed 85 std cab shortbed for sale if you need it, shipping probably wouldnt be too bad, its a good sized piece but isnt that heavy

YotaJosh · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 08:40:47 AM »

Thanks for the offer jimbo. I'll keep that in mind.

Now for my next question - what years of tanks will fit in a short bed first gen pickup?

I'm going to try and hunt the junkyards, but around here they are a little light on Toyotas, and when I ask who has them all, they laugh me off the property.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 08:56:13 AM »

for a temporary fix til u can get a new tank

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 03:20:42 PM »

Quote from: YotaJosh on Apr 19, 2007, 08:40:47 AM

Thanks for the offer jimbo. I'll keep that in mind.

Now for my next question - what years of tanks will fit in a short bed first gen pickup?

I'm going to try and hunt the junkyards, but around here they are a little light on Toyotas, and when I ask who has them all, they laugh me off the property.

measure the tank, and get something thats close. with mods, you can make anything fit, but I bet if you look for a small domestic truck (s10, ranger, etc.) they'll have something that'll work.

jimbo74 · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 03:27:20 PM »

see if there are any local toyota wreckers... we actually have some here, that buy all the toyota stuff, so that otehr junkyards have no toyota stuff and they can be a monopoly

tt21 · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 05:27:30 PM »

POR-15 has a gas tank repair kit. Used it on mine it worked great

skipnrocks · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 05:47:48 PM »

ahhh just weld the bugger up!!!! LOL

rockcrawlinredneck · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 06:03:36 PM »

Where are you located? I have a spare tank you can have, I might actually have two.

Kevin

YotaJosh · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 07:33:50 PM »

Quote from: tt21 on Apr 19, 2007, 05:27:30 PM

POR-15 has a gas tank repair kit. Used it on mine it worked great

Thanks for the info. Kinda high dollar, almost a good down payment on another tank

YotaJosh · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 07:36:37 PM »

Quote from: rockcrawlinredneck on Apr 19, 2007, 06:03:36 PM

Where are you located? I have a spare tank you can have, I might actually have two.

Kevin

Many, many miles from CA. I'm in Arkansas, but if you want to ship it, I could probably do that.

I'm gonna soap my first, then try the permatex stuff if it still leaks. I'm tired of it sitting in my garage, I want to wheel!!

rockcrawlinredneck · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 07:38:16 PM »

Check shipping from 95632 if it is worth it to you and you want to pay the shipping that's fine by me.

Kevin

Gittinit · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 19, 2007, 07:54:52 PM »

Quote from: YotaJosh on Apr 19, 2007, 08:23:22 AM

I was afraid of that. I just wheeled the truck a few weeks ago for the first time (since I bought it, and probably the first time in years), and sloshing around a full tank of new gas probably stirred up some crud on the bottom of the tank.

Any ideas where to get a brand new tank?

Just call your friends and see who's got what. Your truck is a first gen shortbed right? I know Glen was parting a 2wd and I have a 1st gen tank. You have my number right?

YotaJosh · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 20, 2007, 06:07:34 AM »

Quote from: gittinit on Apr 19, 2007, 07:54:52 PM

Just call your friends and see who's got what. Your truck is a first gen shortbed right? I know Glen was parting a 2wd and I have a 1st gen tank. You have my number right?

Yes, my truck is a 1st gen shortbed, and I have your number somewhere.

I'll get in touch with you guys.

BigMike · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 20, 2007, 07:32:21 AM »

My Bike got a small pin hole in the side of its gas tank, and the soap bar method worked for about 5 mins. I went to Autozone and bought Seal-All, Quick Drying Gas & Oil Resistant.

I think it was about $9, I repaired the tank last summer with about 3 coats of this stuff, and its still holding up very well today. This stuff worked so well, I carry it in my tool box in case something like this happens to someone on the trail.

Seal-All Works very well, money well spent.

Regards,
BigMike

Gittinit · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 20, 2007, 10:18:08 AM »

Quote from: BigMike on Apr 20, 2007, 07:32:21 AM

My Bike got a small pin hole in the side of its gas tank, and the soap bar method worked for about 5 mins. I went to Autozone and bought Seal-All, Quick Drying Gas & Oil Resistant.

I think it was about $9, I repaired the tank last summer with about 3 coats of this stuff, and its still holding up very well today. This stuff worked so well, I carry it in my tool box in case something like this happens to someone on the trail.

Seal-All Works very well, money well spent.

Regards,
BigMike

I have used that stuff before too! Nice product and worth every penny. Don't put it on something you may want to remove later.

YotaJosh · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 24, 2007, 07:48:56 PM »

Well, I got some Seal-All (for less than $3 btw), and it seems to work well. So far I only have 2 gallons in the tank, and no leaks

Thanks for the suggestion BigMike!

We'll see what happens on a full tank, and after I wheel it for a weekend.

gitinit, I still want your tank, just in case

PS - thank you Toyota for putting a drain plug in your tanks. It's a lifesaver.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 24, 2007, 08:13:12 PM »

Josh i have 3 tanks, a 83 a 86 4x4 and a 86 2wd, youcan have your pic if you haul my parts back down here from Gittinits when you go get sliders

kneedownnate · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 24, 2007, 08:26:25 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Apr 20, 2007, 07:32:21 AM

My Bike got a small pin hole in the side of its gas tank, and the soap bar method worked for about 5 mins. I went to Autozone and bought Seal-All, Quick Drying Gas & Oil Resistant.

That's bad news since your tank is DOUBLE WALLED! You're gonna wanna ebay another tank, stat!

BigMike · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 25, 2007, 09:31:09 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Apr 24, 2007, 08:26:25 PM

That's bad news since your tank is DOUBLE WALLED! You're gonna wanna ebay another tank, stat!

Are you serious? It looked so thin. I put on about 3 or 4 coats of glue, and it has never leaked

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