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Stuart42
21-04-2012, 04:31 PM
Hi All

The drain plug on the bottom of my tank is leaking, despite a new 13p washer, so assume its coming down the thread.

So am after a threadlock that is petrol resistant, so anyone know of one?

Ta
Stuart

gary tompkins
21-04-2012, 05:15 PM
Stuart I've heard this can work. The key is in good preperation and leaving it the cure for 24 hours before refilling tank.

http://www.ukfixings.com/product/342/510/Sikaflex-Tank-N-Oil-and-Petrol-Resistant-Sealant

Blue and red Hylomar also work to some degree although not ideal

slob
21-04-2012, 05:38 PM
Plumbers Tape For Emergencies?

Stuart42
21-04-2012, 06:26 PM
Cheers Gary.

Slob, thought PTFE didn't work with petrol?

slob
21-04-2012, 06:33 PM
Should be alright but quite fiddly.

this might be easier (and available in slightly smaller quantities than GT's suggestion)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Loctite-Lock-Seal-Tube-80103437/dp/B0001P0DLA

Stuart42
21-04-2012, 06:41 PM
Ta for that, does look easier, but can't find if petrol proof?

bex
21-04-2012, 07:19 PM
It is according to this 'bay description...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCTITE-243-Lock-n-Seal-NUTLOCK-nut-lock-Thread-Lock-/250313479906

Stuart42
21-04-2012, 07:27 PM
Thanks, did try Loctie site but couldn't open product description