Fuel tank leaking

aide998tt · 13-Jul-2009, 13:45

Hi all,

Just notice that my fuel tank is leaking on my 998, looks like its leaking from the mounting bracket at the rear of the tank,Is there anything i can used to seal the inside of the tank to stop the leak.

Thanks in advance

Aide

ChrisBushell · 13-Jul-2009, 14:53

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Originally Posted by aide998tt

Hi all,

Just notice that my fuel tank is leaking on my 998, looks like its leaking from the mounting bracket at the rear of the tank,Is there anything i can used to seal the inside of the tank to stop the leak.

Thanks in advance

Aide

This is a known problem with Ducati tanks, caused normally by people lifting them up whilst full of fuel and over stressing the mount area.

Whilst one of the tank sealers may help in the short term, best advice is to get it welded up properly.

I know of a good firm in East Grinstead that does this.

khushy · 13-Jul-2009, 14:59

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Originally Posted by ChrisBushell

. . . best advice is to get it welded up . . .

!!!DANGER - remove fuel first - DANGER!!!

ChrisBushell · 13-Jul-2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by khushy

!!!DANGER - remove fuel first - DANGER!!!

Absolutely, allow to dry for at least a weeek and then fill with argon, before taking the TIG welder to it!

Jasper · 13-Jul-2009, 22:03

I used this.Fantastic

http://www.flowliner.co.uk/

748adam · 13-Jul-2009, 22:33

another vote for flowliner

ChrisBushell · 14-Jul-2009, 09:50

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Originally Posted by 748adam

another vote for flowliner

This will temporarily fill the hole, but doesn't fix the problem!

aide998tt · 15-Jul-2009, 12:23

Hi all,

Sound thanks anyone for your input

Aide

748adam · 15-Jul-2009, 23:27

actually, it will probably last the lifetime of the bike, having seen a tank after 20 years with the stuff in, the only thing that had happened was the white coating had turned a slight yellow colour!!

Adam

les liney · 19-Jul-2009, 22:11

hi adam

i have got 996 998 fuel tanks for sale pm me if you are intrested

les

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13-Jul-2009, 13:45	#1
aide998tt Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 78 Join Date: Mar 2009 Fuel tank leaking Hi all, Just notice that my fuel tank is leaking on my 998, looks like its leaking from the mounting bracket at the rear of the tank,Is there anything i can used to seal the inside of the tank to stop the leak. Thanks in advance Aide Reply

13-Jul-2009, 22:03	#5
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK I used this.Fantastic http://www.flowliner.co.uk/ Reply

13-Jul-2009, 22:33	#6
748adam Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 121 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: yorkshire another vote for flowliner Reply

15-Jul-2009, 12:23	#8
aide998tt Registered Forum User Montjuic Posts: 78 Join Date: Mar 2009 Hi all, Sound thanks anyone for your input Aide Reply

15-Jul-2009, 23:27	#9
748adam Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 121 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: yorkshire actually, it will probably last the lifetime of the bike, having seen a tank after 20 years with the stuff in, the only thing that had happened was the white coating had turned a slight yellow colour!! Adam Reply

19-Jul-2009, 22:11	#10
les liney Registered Forum User Posts: 16 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: thame oxon Mood: good hi adam i have got 996 998 fuel tanks for sale pm me if you are intrested les Reply