![]() |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Danny_Ocean |
![]()
Post
#1
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Title pretty much says it all. I need to test my fuel tank fittings with the tank removed and don't want to keep adding/draining gasoline (discovered leak after 1st install... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ). Can anyone recommend a liquid which I can substitute for testing? Tank will be completely drained/dried before re-installation.
|
Allan |
![]()
Post
#2
|
Teenerless Weenie ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Water? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
|
Danny_Ocean |
![]()
Post
#3
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Yeah, that was my first thought, but...there's that feeling in the pit of your stomach that says "water + fuel tank = (IMG:http://abestweb.com/smilies/nono.gif) " |
boxstr |
![]()
Post
#4
|
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
14 year old single malt scotch.
CCL |
Danny_Ocean |
![]()
Post
#5
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
|
GWN7 |
![]()
Post
#6
|
King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
methonal
You can buy it at most FLAPS..........will show any leaks and you can mix it with gasoline when you get it right. Drys really fast if you have to pull things again. Wear gloves when using it as it can be absorbed thru the skin. |
Elliot Cannon |
![]()
Post
#7
|
914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Water is about the safest thing to use. I've used it before and works great. Dry it out good and it'll be fine.
Cheers, Elliot |
Danny_Ocean |
![]()
Post
#8
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
|
Danny_Ocean |
![]()
Post
#9
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Water is about the safest thing to use. I've used it before and works great. Dry it out good and it'll be fine. Cheers, Elliot My only concern is viscosity. Water is "thicker" than gas and may not show all leaks... I'm thinking alcohol or something "thin". |
boxstr |
![]()
Post
#10
|
MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Friendly Local Auto Parts Store: FLAPS
CCL |
jimtab |
![]()
Post
#11
|
Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Methanol=denatured alcohol...at your local hardware store in the paint dept.
|
ConeDodger |
![]()
Post
#12
|
Apex killer! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 23,638 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Methanol=denatured alcohol...at your local hardware store in the paint dept. Oh come on Jim! Tell him!!! You can only get it at ACE Hardware! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
rhodyguy |
![]()
Post
#13
|
Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 22,117 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() |
what are you going to do with 15 gallons or so of flamable liquids? water, cap the supply, return lines, and the vent at the top, then presurize the tank at the top with your compressor. low psi will do the trick.
k |
Matt Meyer |
![]()
Post
#14
|
Überlurker ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Eastern Washington Member No.: 1,411 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
How about just compressed air. LOW PRESSURE would tell if you have a good seal. Finding the leak might be a little difficult if you dont have a big tank attached.
|
911quest |
![]()
Post
#15
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 26-March 06 From: Louisville Ky Member No.: 5,773 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
what are you going to do with 15 gallons or so of flamable liquids? water, cap the supply, return lines, and the vent at the top, then presurize the tank at the top with your compressor. low psi will do the trick. k You don't even need to use water just use air pressure and pressurize the tank to make sure it hold pressure. If you must use a solvent I would use saftey-kleen or what ever you use in your parts washer so you can recycle it. |
messix |
![]()
Post
#16
|
AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
use water, then drain tank of water when testing is done,then pour 2 bottles of "heat" or some other water obsorbing additive to tank and fill with fuel.
|
Danny_Ocean |
![]()
Post
#17
|
Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Member No.: 7,846 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
How about just compressed air. LOW PRESSURE would tell if you have a good seal. Finding the leak might be a little difficult if you dont have a big tank attached. I know where it's leaking from (feed & return tubes). Just need to know if I've repaired the leak before re-installing for the second time.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
rjames |
![]()
Post
#18
|
I'm made of metal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,002 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
QUOTE You don't even need to use water just use air pressure and pressurize the tank to make sure it hold pressure. If you must use a solvent I would use saftey-kleen or what ever you use in your parts washer so you can recycle it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Plus water in the tank just leads to a rusty tank. |
GWN7 |
![]()
Post
#19
|
King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
methonal is sold in most Northern climates as "gas line antifreeze" in small 2oz bottles for between $0.99- $2.49 per. A gallon cost me $12 the last time I bought some (built a 44 gal aux fuel tank for my motor home) and used it to test the welds. Dumped a couple gals in the new tank and covered the fill neck with part of a inner tube held on with a clamp...added some air from the compressor and sloshed the methonal around. No leaks
The methonal when put into your gas tank will absorb any water that in your gas tank and cause it to burn thru the system instead of sitting and rusting your tank. |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 29th June 2024 - 04:56 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |