<VV> need advice re: leaky gas tank

Wed Jun 30 23:03:54 EDT 2010

That works too.  Good idea to put a rubber gasket under it.

For a REALLY temporary fix, a wad of chewing gum will hold the gas in while 
you are thinking what to do.  BTDT.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ted Duke" <teduke at embarqmail.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> need advice re: leaky gas tank

>  Don't ask me how I know,
>
> BUT, if it's a single pinhole (which can leak a whole tank of gas real
> quickly) a sheet metal screw will solve the problem temporarily.
>
> Ted Duke
>
> On 6/30/2010 3:27 PM, J R Read_HML wrote:
>> Well, if it a single hole or two in a reachable area AND from "road 
>> hazard"
>> damage, it can be repaired quickly and cheaply with a 2 part epoxy patch.
>> But, if it is weeping from several pinholes (rust through from the 
>> inside),
>> it is time for a replacement tank.
>>
>> PS - Do NOT use a vacuum cleaner to drain the tank.<GRIN>
>>
>> Later, JR
>> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
>> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
>> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
>> "Keep the Love Alive"
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Charles McKinley"<cmckinley313 at cox.net>
>> To:<Wrsssatty at aol.com>
>> Cc:<virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Harry Yarnell"<hyarnell1 at earthlink.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:22 PM
>> Subject: Re:<VV>  need advice re: leaky gas tank
>>
>>
>>> I'll agree with Harry's advice and add that the two hoses are both
>>> nonstandard sizes that as far as I know you won't find at any hardware
>>> or auto parts shop. Only place I've found them is at Clark's, and
>>> they're not expensive. I also got a new repro tank from Clark's and it
>>> was well worth the money. I had pinhole leaks too and couldn't find a
>>> reliable way to plug them.
>>>
>>> Good luck,
>>>
>>> Chuck McKinley
>>> 63 Monza 900
>>>
>>> On Jun 30, 2010, at 2:33 PM, Harry Yarnell wrote:
>>>
>>>> 'hints to make it easier' is an oxymoron.
>>>> The 'easiest' way is to buy new hoses (2), and new J bolts (2). If
>>>> you buy
>>>> them NOW, you won't need them, but if you don't, the rubber hoses
>>>> will be
>>>> rock hard, and the J bolts will snap.
>>>> "easiest" removal (after disconnecting the fuel line and sender
>>>> wires, is to
>>>> cut the filler and vent hose, remove the two J bolts, and wiggle the
>>>> tank
>>>> out.
>>>> Depending on how 'holey' the tank is, you can seal it with tank
>>>> sealer or
>>>> just replace it. Good used tanks are available, or repo's are
>>>> available.
>>>>
>>>> Harry Yarnell
>>>> Perryman Garage and Orphanage
>>>> hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From:<Wrsssatty at aol.com>
>>>> To:<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 2:13 PM
>>>> Subject:<VV>  need advice re: leaky gas tank
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> There's a guy here in NJ who recently acquired a customized Corvair
>>>>> once
>>>>> belonging to industrial designer, Raymond Loewy.  He and I have been
>>>>> communicating back and forth because I'm hoping to research a
>>>>> possible
>>>>> article  for
>>>>> the communique on the car.  Anyway, I received the note, below,
>>>>> from him.
>>>>> Being mechanically challenged, I'm passing this along to  all you out
>>>>> there
>>>>> and I will pass along to him your advice and  observations.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks in advance,
>>>>>
>>>>> ~Bill Stanley
>>>>>
>>>>> His note:
>>>>> <Just a quick note to let you know  the Loewy Corvair is currently
>>>>> "off
>>>>> the
>>>>> road" due to a severe fuel leak.
>>>>> It looks like I'll need to replace the  gas tank.
>>>>> When I try to fill up, I put more gas  on the ground than in the car
>>>>> ........ the leak seems to be the tank itself not  the hosed
>>>>> connections
>>>>> that are
>>>>> usual suspects.
>>>>> If you have any hints to make this job  easier I'd really like to
>>>>> hear
>>>>> them.>
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