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    Leaking gas tank!

    All right here's the deal. I just bought a used gas tank for my 98 TLR as mine was dented. Anyway I installed the in-tank pump and all that, threw it on the bike and poured about a gallon in it to check for leaks.....and sure enough it leaks like a bastard ! SOB!! Anybody have the fuel pump/sending unit crap out of their tanks and have this problem?

    When I put it together I didn't use sealant of any kind because it is a rubber gasket that goes between the tank and the fuel pump. Everything looked to be in great shape. Any ideas?

    Thanks for any advice on the subject.

    Brian
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  • #2
    use permatex gasket rtv (copper) on the gasket. then assemble her again.

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    • #3
      Thanks horkn!

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      • #4
        yeah when i redid mine i put some rtv on it and it hasnt leaked yet....2 years!
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        • #5
          What you want is Permatex #2 non hardening sealant. Is is resistant to gasoline, and most others are not.

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          • #6
            yes thats the copper crapo....

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            • #7
              Also check the gasket sealing surface for rust.
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              • #8
                Do the bolts up in a criss cross fashion and don't over-tighten them.
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                • #9
                  Re: Leaking gas tank!

                  Originally posted by twinzilla
                  All right here's the deal. I just bought a used gas tank for my 98 TLR as mine was dented. Anyway I installed the in-tank pump and all that, threw it on the bike and poured about a gallon in it to check for leaks.....and sure enough it leaks like a bastard ! SOB!! Anybody have the fuel pump/sending unit crap out of their tanks and have this problem?

                  When I put it together I didn't use sealant of any kind because it is a rubber gasket that goes between the tank and the fuel pump. Everything looked to be in great shape. Any ideas?

                  Thanks for any advice on the subject.

                  Brian
                  Yes I had the same issue Just go to Suzuki and buy another gasket for $20 it solved my problem.
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                  • #10
                    same thing happened to me dude...

                    tank went away for painting...the $%&kin painter musta hooked it up by the hole where fuel pump went....

                    refitted tank..lost about a gallon all over garage floor..

                    took me about 20minutes with a pair o small grips to re-level the lip...but i also used rtv sealant to be sure this time...
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