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runabout:
I need some help quick guys... going out sun I hope but have a fuel leak
the tank is leaking at the shutoff and what is worse.. it is coming from the threaded in tank portion I tried two additional o-rings around the 10mm but the fuel keeps coming through the bolt.... the original center 0-ring is intact...
how do I fix this argh
1988 KX 500 stock tank fuel shut off
is it possible to fix this threaded portion

Friar-Tuck:
Hey Run,
 Have you tried teflon (plumbers tape) on the threads of the bolts?
 The only other quickie I can think of is to make a gasket that covers the whole footprint of the shut off valve.
   I would either try sheet rubber/cork or an old innertube. cut it open and trace the outline.  cut the holes for the fuel inlet and bolts just big enough to get the pipe and bolts through.
   :|  I'm afraid I don't know off hand if you can find any fuel resistant sealer and spread it around the mounting surfaces and bolts.
  Tuck\o/

runabout:
Tried the Teff tape the gas ate it
I tried gasket but the fuel traveled down the threads and out at the bolt head
Regards

runabout:
If I thread the 10mm bolt in and pull out the cup that receives the bolt what will I find????
can I then re-seal the area and re-install the threaded cup or will the tank be wasted???
I need to ride!!!!!!!!

Goat:
Check into a semi drying gasket sealer (liquid gasket). You can get it just about anywhere that sells automotive stuff like oil, oil, fuel, and air filters. It is rather thick and doesn't dry hard. It is also resistant to all automotive fluids. Hope this helps.

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