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Fuel Leak From Top Of Tap Txt 280


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I've now opened the tap up and there are 2 washers in there, one is rubber and one is a hard grey "plastic". Would it be ok to replace these with 2 generic rubber o-rings? I was thinking of getting one of these kits and looking for similair dimensions:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225pc-Rubber-O-Ring-seals-Tap-Washers-Gasket-Assortment-plumbing-petrol-diesel-/141211297303?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item20e0d96617

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Well I changed the o-ring and after reassembly it still leaks. On closer examination it turns out the weld around the tap on the tank has failed, a tiny 2 mm long crack. I have chemical metalled all around the weld to completely cover it, waiting for it to go off now to see if it still leaks. Have had great success in the past with chemical metal one to repair a steel tank that was leaking from rust and once to repair an engine casing that had a hole from a rock.

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