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Fuel Sender Seal
rm0rgan - 19/10/16 at 11:41 AM

The rubber seal that sits between the fuel tank and sender on my MK Indy is leaking...It's about 14 years old and so has started to give up it's sealing abilities.

I did take it off and try putting a seal of Hermetite around it but this only worked temporarily as it has started to let fuel seep out again (especially when the tank is full or going around right hand corners!).

Any idea where I can get a replacement seal? Or have people just made one up? What would you suggest to replace/reseal this?

Thanks in advance, Rob

[Edited on 19/10/16 by rm0rgan]


melly-g - 19/10/16 at 12:10 PM

I think it's nitrile rubber sheet you need.
Then cut a new one, if it's flat obviously!

[Edited on 19/10/16 by melly-g]


rm0rgan - 19/10/16 at 12:40 PM

Cheers - actually, found some info on search and Vitron seems to be the one to get for unleaded fuel use.

Thanks for the help :-)


steve m - 19/10/16 at 03:09 PM

I used some cork sheet to seal mine

Cork Rubber sheet/ Gasket material Nitrile Bonded 1.5 x 200 x 100mm

steve


melly-g - 19/10/16 at 04:32 PM

Yep I think you're right nitrile might not be best for new fuels!


ste - 19/10/16 at 10:20 PM

I used this stuff

https://www.amazon.com/PRC-Desoto-PR-1422-Fuel-Sealant/dp/B00DJBU9N0

Got it from work as out of date stock that was destined for the bin.

It is for sealing fuel tanks on aircraft