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Title: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by doh13 on 06/09/14 at 17:24:55 Hi my petcock is leaking through the original bolts (a bit rusty) when I reinstalled the petcock after cleaning the tank. I have been reading and found that the bolts have a "sealing" washer on them can i try re cleaning the rust off of the bolts and make sure there is no dirt or rust letting gas leak through the seal Or should i just go out and try to find new bolts? I doubt i can find any with sealing washers on them so what do you guys use and what is the size of the bolts? Thanks. |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by S-P on 06/09/14 at 18:15:51 Hm.... I'd take a bolt to Ace Hardware and get a rubber O-ring that fits over the bolt and try that. |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by doh13 on 06/09/14 at 18:37:21 47405142515A44554158340 wrote:
I am from the boonies there's no Ace Hardware near me there is only home hardware and Canadian tire that are within an hours drive of me and i doubt they have the oring you speak of but i will check. I was thinking try some of the Permatex PermaShield Fuel Resistant Gasket Dressing & Flange Sealant if i cant find any suitable replacement bolts any thoughts on that idea? |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by Serowbot on 06/09/14 at 18:39:04 Give it a shot... you can aways scrape it off... :-?... |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by doh13 on 06/09/14 at 18:43:43 2F392E332B3E33285C0 wrote:
I was also wondering if its normal for those bolts with sealing washers to be 1 use only? if they are normally reusable i will take the petcock off and make 100% sure there is no rust or gunk interfering with the seals and try it again. Not really sure why suzuki made the bolt holes go up through the tank so fuel can leak through them the first place but ahh well. =) |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by S-P on 06/09/14 at 19:51:32 545F580103300 wrote:
That sounds like worth a try. You could also make a gasket out of some kind of rubberized or gas impervious material. It doesn't have to be pretty. A pair of scissors to cut the basic shape and a razor blade to cut a hole for the bolt. Been there, done that... |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by shorty on 06/09/14 at 21:05:19 I hate those washers with the rubber inserts.. give that sealant a test ;) let it dry real good, gas loves to eat through stuff |
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Title: Re: petcock leaking through bolts. Post by Dave on 06/10/14 at 05:09:36 Believe it or not - most gasket sealers are not suitable for contact with gasoline. All silicone gasket products, and even JB Weld will eventually break down when in constant contact with gasoline. If you decide to use a sealer - make sure it is one that can be in contact with fuel. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Loctite-1252795-1-Oz-StikN-Seal-Oil-and-Gas-Resistant/21153941 Dave |
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