Petrol Proof Thread Lock

Stuart42 · 21-04-2012, 03:31 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, 04:15 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...istant-Sealant

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

slob · 21-04-2012, 04:38 PM

Plumbers Tape For Emergencies?

Stuart42 · 21-04-2012, 05:26 PM

Cheers Gary.

Slob, thought PTFE didn't work with petrol?

slob · 21-04-2012, 05:33 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.../dp/B0001P0DLA

Stuart42 · 21-04-2012, 05:41 PM

Ta for that, does look easier, but can't find if petrol proof?

21-04-2012, 06:19 PM

It is according to this 'bay description...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCTITE-24...-/250313479906

Stuart42 · 21-04-2012, 06:27 PM

Thanks, did try Loctie site but couldn't open product description

21-04-2012, 03:31 PM	#1
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Petrol Proof Thread Lock 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

21-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#2
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	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...istant-Sealant Blue and red Hylomar also work to some degree although not ideal __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

21-04-2012, 05:33 PM	#5
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	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.../dp/B0001P0DLA Last edited by slob; 21-04-2012 at 05:39 PM..

21-04-2012, 04:38 PM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	Plumbers Tape For Emergencies?

21-04-2012, 05:26 PM	#4
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Cheers Gary. Slob, thought PTFE didn't work with petrol?

21-04-2012, 05:41 PM	#6
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Ta for that, does look easier, but can't find if petrol proof?

21-04-2012, 06:19 PM	#7
bex Guest Posts: n/a	It is according to this 'bay description...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCTITE-24...-/250313479906

21-04-2012, 06:27 PM	#8
Stuart42 Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Andover Bike: M750 Posts: 925	Thanks, did try Loctie site but couldn't open product description