In Need of a Legacy Fuel Tank

[n74846]

I replaced my fuel tank in 2016 with a Van's pre-built tank for about $800. It has since started weeping in various locations as the first tank did. Van's no longer supports this pre-assembled part, and I am not a builder, nor am I inclined to try to become one at this point. Does anyone have a tank (non-leaking/weeping) as salvage? Thanks!

 

[seagull]

Can you tell where it is leaking?

 

[n74846]

Can you tell where it is leaking?

I'm going in for a Condition Inspection next month and will locate it then. I've had screw seal issues before.

 

[seagull]

I'm going in for a Condition Inspection next month and will locate it then. I've had screw seal issues before.

I have seen several tanks leak at the screws on the front ring. A simple fix is to drain the tank below the ring, remove the suspect screw(s) remove the screw, wire brush it to clean the threads. Use acetone to clean the screw and tank area. Use Loctite on the 567 on the threads and reinstall, allow 24 hours and refill. Leak should be solved.

https://www.amazon.com/577-Thread-Sealant-50-Tube/dp/B01LPJ3LIM/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?crid=3U49KYBAR2MU3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ezWscNSYQBSy9HJuQZAzkUxPwIWABPbXAEXcC8jL0t1SNU0z-QCs4BoRY5hSKM7_xT06lfylxD4DT3YFcwzrKUPOR5O0CCF19uwX5bjrLJw9WaE275n_eDt4wRVeni3jCF1lNJ6U0X67TssPqJlzi4-NQPrrfSXXOwRIna1uDqn1a7Hf95wXw7Ec_O-peV4LlSi1RWN_embyDnaU-nPw8Q.J0LcmzPWR55qcxbd_4sWchvbZjKCMK8utuliwv33zTY&dib_tag=se&keywords=loctite+567&qid=1736294442&sprefix=loctite+567%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-10

 

[DHeal]

I believe that Van's sells a small quantity of fuel tank sealant via Van's STORE.

MC-236-B1/2

Fuel Tank Sealant, 3.5 ounces

 

[Piper J3]

See.... https://vansairforce.net/threads/strong-fuel-smell-at-cruise-power.211220/post-1643465

 

[Mike Buettgenbach]

I have a legacy tank, and I'd sell it really cheap (plus a little for shipping)
PM me or email -- dognmike@yahoo

 

[DaveWelch]

I have seen several tanks leak at the screws on the front ring. A simple fix is to drain the tank below the ring, remove the suspect screw(s) remove the screw, wire brush it to clean the threads. Use acetone to clean the screw and tank area. Use Loctite on the 567 on the threads and reinstall, allow 24 hours and refill. Leak should be solved.

https://www.amazon.com/577-Thread-Sealant-50-Tube/dp/B01LPJ3LIM/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?crid=3U49KYBAR2MU3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ezWscNSYQBSy9HJuQZAzkUxPwIWABPbXAEXcC8jL0t1SNU0z-QCs4BoRY5hSKM7_xT06lfylxD4DT3YFcwzrKUPOR5O0CCF19uwX5bjrLJw9WaE275n_eDt4wRVeni3jCF1lNJ6U0X67TssPqJlzi4-NQPrrfSXXOwRIna1uDqn1a7Hf95wXw7Ec_O-peV4LlSi1RWN_embyDnaU-nPw8Q.J0LcmzPWR55qcxbd_4sWchvbZjKCMK8utuliwv33zTY&dib_tag=se&keywords=loctite+567&qid=1736294442&sprefix=loctite+567%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-10

I had exactly the same experience.
Problem solved.