Minor gas tank leak, solutions?
 

From what I can see after climbing under the car, there is a very small, not-visible crack or hole or whatever it is, that is leaking gas from my gas tank....But it's so small, that after a day of sitting on the drive way, there is a stain the size of a quarter..maybe like 1 drop an hour is what comes out..

now i discovered this on thursday i think, and i've been driving with it since...i'm planning on getting this fixed...shortly

so i called one mechanic, he said he'll replace it, he said he can't weld it and off the top of his head he said 280$ for a new tank..
any other possible solutions??

thanks

a new tank should cost you 100 bucks install 100

I'm not sure EXACTLY where your leak is, but you MAY be able to use this Strong Metal stuff. It is in a tube and it basically steel "putty". You put it on what ever you want and let it cure and its strong as steel. May work, may not. If i remember, ill go to my garage and look for it tomorrow.

That's very interesting Jacob..

That's actually the kind of solution i was thinking about...see I don't think it's anything big to need a whole replacement, it can do without that....get back to me on that steel putty **** or whatever it is :)
thanks..

Yeah this "putty" should be a short term fix. A quick patch should prevent the gasoline from leaking out.

As for long term, if the problem arises again, and if your funds are sufficent, I would suggest to get it fixed professionally (ie replaced), just so you wont run into further problems :)

yeah you can use epoxy like they did on the peterbilt(sp) trike on Monster Garage, but this should be a short term fix.

ah ok, thanks guys...well, today im going to a friend's garage, and if he can get me a good price on the tank and install, i guess I will just fix it all the way...

Buy a new tank Arsen.

That "putty" they're talking about is called JB weld. It would be a temporary fix but should do you quite well for a bit until your able to afford a new gas tank and replacement. Honestly its not that hard to replace it and if your technically savvy, you cando this yourself.