Gasket material for top of gas tank..
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:44 am
When replacing the cover holding the vent or pickup lines or the fuel sender in the gas tank, what type of gasket material (or goop) should be used?
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Oops - ignore me.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:47 am
I just had a brilliant idea! I'll go to NAPA and ask for gasket material that can withstand modern gasoline.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:44 am
Good idea! 
I'd suggest either cork or neoprene, although paper is also good.
I'd suggest either cork or neoprene, although paper is also good.Re: Oops - ignore me.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 12:58 pm
You might go and ask, but don't rely on that getting you the right material. Viton is the best, cork will work with gas, but is much more liable to crack or break at the screw holes when compressed. The best source I know for VITON rubber is McMaster-Carr, available in sheets of various thickness, even reinforced with fabric if you so desire, that's what we use. Never a failure thus far.N1VSM wrote:I just had a brilliant idea! I'll go to NAPA and ask for gasket material that can withstand modern gasoline.
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:30 pm
Doesn't Permatex make a sealer that works with gas? I'd just get some "form a gasket" and be done with it. Quick simple and if it's good enough for professional race cars it should be good enough for you and me.
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:17 am
I used Loctite 518 gasket eliminator. 