Fuel tank crack. Options?

[Scribbleheli]

Was getting ready to load up and ride and discovered this...
What are my options for repair?

Or does anyone have a stock good condition tank they would sell cheap?

 

[Vumad]

You could probably patch it but the risk/reward just isn't in favor of not replacing asap.

 

[tsturds]

J-b weld would work for awhile and would be a cheap, simple fix. I've used it where it comes into contact with fuel before and it holds up well for awhile. You could also get piece of rubber hose that is the same diameter and just wide enough to cover the crack then use a hose clamp to fasten it down. Both are band-aids but would work until you can source a new tank.

 

[Freakrider]

After seeing a woman blown clear off a B2 that exploded, I wouldn't risk a gas leak in the hull. "Clyde scrap the gas tank ! "

 

[Scribbleheli]

Its right on the filler side of the tank. I was trying to think up an idea to just seal it off and do internal fill.
The whole tank is is crumbly shape, I know it will have to be replaced. But the cheapest I could find was $162. Which is about $100 more then I can really afford with how much I am working right now.

 

[CRJ]

Its right on the filler side of the tank. I was trying to think up an idea to just seal it off and do internal fill.
The whole tank is is crumbly shape, I know it will have to be replaced. But the cheapest I could find was $162. Which is about $100 more then I can really afford with how much I am working right now.

put up a wtb for a oem tank, theres a number of them floating around in people garages.

 

[Sanoman]

Ok,pull the tank out of the ski.Get all the gas out of it and THROUGHLY clean it out leaving no gas or fumes what so ever.You can dump all the gas out and stick a water hose in and let it run for a while.Then let it air out for a few days.Make sure you smell NO FUMES BEFORE continuing on.Next go by a cheap Advance Auto soldering iron.Clean the area where the leak is and lay the point of the soldering iron where the crack is and heat it up melting the gas tank back together.lf you have another tank you can take some the the plastic and lay it over the area bonding to your tank using the same process.You want to heat the plastic til it almost translucent.

Sounds crazy but it will work and should not give you anymore problems

 

[Scribbleheli]

I looked at it further. That whole neck had dozens of hairline cracks in it. I may fix one crack. But the whole tank is compromised really.



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[eastcoastjumper]

I'll sell you a stock tank without cracks 75$


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[vomitspot]

how old is your ski ? I think id check into warranty ... that isn't suppost happed I think I remember where Yamaha had a tank recall few years ago

 

[Scribbleheli]

Thanks.
The Ski it 92 SN. So I dont think warranty covers it.
I scrounged some things around and got a new tank for <150$
Just means other things wont get done until next month, like tires for my vehicle and eating....
But at least my priorities are in order.
#BRAAPLIFE!

 

[Jason Borkland]

At least you got it all fixed up, food is overrated

 

[Scribbleheli]

At least you got it all fixed up, food is overrated

I'm glad I decided to just get a new one and not try and fix it. For one, it got here in like 3 days. Second, the tank looked like shattered glass. The entire thing was a spiderweb of cracks. And probably 4 gals of my fuel leaked out and filed the hull.

 

[vomitspot]

food just turns to poop

 

[Scribbleheli]

food just turns to poop

True.

Let's skip the middle man.
Food is poop

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