LUVTruck.com

My '79 fuel tank has a leak at the return elbow. The tank is in pretty good shape, just where the return comes out of tank, it is cracked on the back side of that elbow. I tried JB weld on it, doesn't want to hold up. Has anyone had any better luck with a different product, or is there another tank that will fit?

_________________
'75 LUV Mikado '79 LUV 4x4

I had a tank leak in that same place. Removed tank from truck & sanded all rust off from around the hole. Took the tank to radiator repair shop & they were able to solder the hole closed with no leaks. It was a very good repair. Only charged me 25 bucks because I had already preped surface for solder.
Mike

Just be sure to keep the empty tank filled with something like CO2 or even engine exhaust whenever the tank is near a heat source- any lingering fuel fumes can't ignite if there is no oxygen.

_________________
'78 Chevy LUV,1.9,4sp,headers,31's,SAS Dana 30,Dana 20,SOA rear w/Aussie Locker, rough body, bought new 12/4/78.
'87 Trooper,2.3,5sp,headers,31's,ball joint flip & spacer,Aussie Locker rear,Superwinch hubs,brush guard w/5.5K winch,more to come.

How long did it take the radiator shop to repair? It's my daily driver, so if I can have it done in a day, that'd be perfect.

_________________
'75 LUV Mikado '79 LUV 4x4

Radiator shops usually submerge the tank in their special solution and just leave the part to be welded exposed, they are usually the best at it.

_________________
Certified pilots, looking down on people since 1903.