Screw Holes in Gas Tanks (96 zrt) - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

adbaker · 05-11-2008, 07:47 AM

Hi all,

Whats the best way that you've all sealed a hole in your gas tanks? I figured i'd try the gas tank putty fix that you can buy and then maybe fibreglass (bondo) over top of the putty.

The strap that holds the front of the seat cover is missing, guess it broke on the last owner, and they screwed the bottom front corners of the seat cover into the gas tank. Never noticed a leak, but when i pulled the seat, the tunnel stickers fell off under the gas tank corners and there was a stain.

Just looking for the best way ensure a long fix...i'm gonna replace the hanger strap that should be holding the front of the seat cover in place.

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**RJ Gleason** · 05-11-2008, 10:55 AM

I have used some stainless screws and gas proof sealer under the heads to close holes on a plastic truck gas tank before. Still holding as far as I know.

adbaker · 05-11-2008, 11:16 AM

Good idea, thanks, there was one stainless on one side, no gasket, and the other had a rusted out self tap bolt. I'll see what i can find!

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JheLrey · 05-11-2008, 05:31 PM

Drain the tank, wash it out with water, and find some junk plastic lying around. If you have kids, easy. Heat up a standard screwdriver, melt the plastic onto it, fill the hole. Then heat up the screw driver again, and smooth it out. It's worked for me on a number of things.

adbaker · 05-11-2008, 05:48 PM

Cool, thanks, i like that one, no gaskets to dry out. Even have an old busted polaris tank that i almost through out last week.

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