Hawk tank leaking... - Page 2

'16 TT250 · 06-25-2016, 12:05 PM

There are epoxies and repair kits specifically for gas tanks. Once repaired verify that the mounting and seat aren't placing any undue stress on the tank.

mq1991 · 07-19-2016, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kd2dxf

My gas tank started leaking last week, very minor, but grew fast. I took tank off, and saw that the weld under the tank which holds the outlet on, had worked loose. I paid $7 at AutoZone for the tank repair putty, and that so far is holding good. absolutely no leakage. I submitted a warranty clam for a new tank though. No this isnt a top of the line enduro. It is an economy one. needs some TLC, but no reason to throw in the towel on them

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Mine started leaking as well...

kd2dxf · 07-19-2016, 06:33 PM

So far, the Gas Tank Repair Putty I got at AutoZone is still intact, with no issues or leakage. I suggest if your going that route, to use the entire stick of putty. Knead it for a while first.
1. Empty Tank
2. Place putty all around the seam, Kneading it into place
3. Let sit for 24 hours. Or longer
4. verify the seal worked by placing about 1/2 gallon of gas in.
5. wait 30 minutes to verify no leaking.
6. Re install tank, and fill with gas

jet321 · 07-19-2016, 11:13 PM

If you can, get it welded, I'd go that route. I had a bad leak at the bottom of my tank at the mounting point from the last owner. Welding it fixed it. I realize that not everyone has access. Look for a local fab shop, maybe they can do it for you, for cheap. Best of luck.

jct842 · 07-20-2016, 12:50 AM

The old fashioned gas tank repair for a small pin hole type leak is as follows:
file-sand or what ever to get tank to bare steel. Use a heavy soldering iron either electric or torch fired iron to tin the area around hole. Tin a penny and solder it over the hole. No flames at all near the tank! Won't work today as there are no real pennys in circulation. Good strong acid core solder is strong. Could put a copper patch over these leaks mentioned easily.

FLrider · 07-20-2016, 01:26 AM

Mine was leaking on my DF250RTE right out the box. Same setup as the hawk. I thought it was the shutoff valve itself, but it was the nut holding it on. I had to remove the shutoff valve at the nut and tread tape the treads on the tank stem to get it to stop. There didn't seem to be any gasket or tape on the treads from new? I don't know how they thought that was not going to leak? It was just metal to metal!

07-19-2016, 11:13 PM	#19
jet321 Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 100	If you can, get it welded, I'd go that route. I had a bad leak at the bottom of my tank at the mounting point from the last owner. Welding it fixed it. I realize that not everyone has access. Look for a local fab shop, maybe they can do it for you, for cheap. Best of luck. __________________ 2015 Hawk 250 ~ Aftermarket Exhaust/K&N/LED everything/16/44T/Shinko 705's
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07-20-2016, 01:26 AM	#21
FLrider Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Palatka FL Posts: 8	Leaking hawk tank Mine was leaking on my DF250RTE right out the box. Same setup as the hawk. I thought it was the shutoff valve itself, but it was the nut holding it on. I had to remove the shutoff valve at the nut and tread tape the treads on the tank stem to get it to stop. There didn't seem to be any gasket or tape on the treads from new? I don't know how they thought that was not going to leak? It was just metal to metal!
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06-25-2016, 12:05 PM	#16
'16 TT250 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hacienda Heights, Ca Posts: 281	There are epoxies and repair kits specifically for gas tanks. Once repaired verify that the mounting and seat aren't placing any undue stress on the tank.
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07-19-2016, 06:33 PM	#18
kd2dxf Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central New York Posts: 32	So far, the Gas Tank Repair Putty I got at AutoZone is still intact, with no issues or leakage. I suggest if your going that route, to use the entire stick of putty. Knead it for a while first. 1. Empty Tank 2. Place putty all around the seam, Kneading it into place 3. Let sit for 24 hours. Or longer 4. verify the seal worked by placing about 1/2 gallon of gas in. 5. wait 30 minutes to verify no leaking. 6. Re install tank, and fill with gas
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07-20-2016, 12:50 AM	#20
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	The old fashioned gas tank repair for a small pin hole type leak is as follows: file-sand or what ever to get tank to bare steel. Use a heavy soldering iron either electric or torch fired iron to tin the area around hole. Tin a penny and solder it over the hole. No flames at all near the tank! Won't work today as there are no real pennys in circulation. Good strong acid core solder is strong. Could put a copper patch over these leaks mentioned easily.
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