fuel sender unit in tank

[analogue_rogue]

my tank has developed a leak... its coming from the base of the plastic threaded sender unit for the fuel gauge...

without stripping it down i havent worked out what it is yet.. any one got any idea wether its going to be a seal of a new unit (just bracing myself) and if anyone has a part they may wish to sell.....

[Capo]

There is a green O ring in there. The aluminium nut is better as the plastic ones can split if over tightened

[Rod]

I had the same problem and split the plastic nut like Capo said.

Got one of these aluminium replacements..

http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/img/fuel_sending_nut.jpg

From here (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/catalog/ducati/fuel.html)

Cost about $40 with postage which is a damn sight cheaper than a new sender!

[analogue_rogue]

its been fine.. then all of a sudden leaking.. you think that o ring is perished? in theory i can just replace that for now..... anyone know if you can buy it seperate?

[Rod]

Didn't replace it, but I'd check to see if it's split/perished.

[analogue_rogue]

it must be. like i said it was fine.. and then just started leaking... and i havent even touched it so i cant blame my passion fingers for splitting it... lol....

[Dookbob]

Have you squeezed the nut up a bit , vibration could have backed it off slightly. The plastic nuts do crack quite easily if you over tighten them , so its a case of be firm , but no brute force.

[Capo]

The O ring is pennies from Ducati

[analogue_rogue]

col ill call them tomorrow.. anyone got a number of a ducati that will post it out? i moved house.....

[Gordon H]

Moto Rapido in Winchester are good with mail order spares.

01962 877998

[analogue_rogue]

awesome ill call them tomorrow. cheers