dcovey Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Brakes and the fuel system are two places you don't want to patch. If you had a leak in your brake line you wouldn't wrap it with sealing tape and call it good. Of course, as the Mythbusters proved, even if you're leaking fuel from the gas tank you can't just light the drips and explode the car. However I suspect that if you leave it in the garage for a couple days you could burn down your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Moo Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I agree, I would replace the tank. BUT, I have seen some successful tank repairs using PC Metal or the putty type JB Weld, you just have to do it a certain way. Which is, no gas in the tank where the patch is going to be, clean the area around the puncture, and make sure that stuff mushrooms inside when you push it through. It does expand some as it sets, which creates the seal. that's why you want the area around the hole clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jippi 855 GLT Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I agree, I would replace the tank. BUT, I have seen some successful tank repairs using PC Metal or the putty type JB Weld, you just have to do it a certain way. Which is, no gas in the tank where the patch is going to be, clean the area around the puncture, and make sure that stuff mushrooms inside when you push it through. It does expand some as it sets, which creates the seal. that's why you want the area around the hole clean.volvo tanks are plastic, cheaper to replace..imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boglin Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Before you buy a new tank, i would suggest calling your local dealer with the V.I.N and having him check to see if there are any oustanding recalls for that particualr 850. Im sure there is a service campaign or recall regarding rubbing issues with 800 series gas tanks which could cause holes. Its worth a shot. if they dont know drop me a msg and ill give you the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcovey Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Getting all the fuel out may be a PITA, I wanted to get some old fuel out after my rebuild because it sat for more than a year and had very little success siphoning. I even pulled the fuel pump to try to get a hose all the way in there.Maybe just let it all leak out the current hole :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jippi 855 GLT Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Before you buy a new tank, i would suggest calling your local dealer with the V.I.N and having him check to see if there are any oustanding recalls for that particualr 850. Im sure there is a service campaign or recall regarding rubbing issues with 800 series gas tanks which could cause holes. Its worth a shot. if they dont know drop me a msg and ill give you the info.the recall only covers heat shield mounting points. if theres an actual hole in the tank its not covered under the recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanator Posted February 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 the recall only covers heat shield mounting points. if theres an actual hole in the tank its not covered under the recall.i figured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnloves850's Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 150 for a new tank > sketchy fixit'll be worth it farther down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn D Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 150 for a new tank > sketchy fixit'll be worth it farther down the road+1Do it right so it only has to be messed with once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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