Fuel Tank Crack

ishotabear · Postby **ishotabear** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:33 am

Hi guys, I've got a question regarding the NA fuel tank. I noticed a leak a week ago in an awkward spot, so I pulled the tank out and found a small crack that had been repaired before with the epoxy tank repair stuff. I plan on getting this crack professionally repaired or tracking down a second hand fuel tank.

I was just wondering if this area might be a high stressed point in the tank? Could a repair job flex and crack again? It looks like something's bashed into it and caused the crack but I want to be sure it won't happen again!

If anyone's got a fuel tank lying around they're looking to get rid of, I am interested. Cheers!

EDIT: Didn't realise pics were broken!

spikes · Postby **spikes** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:31 pm

The fuel tank isn't a stressed member of the chassis. Depending on the quality of the repair, you should be fine

ishotabear · Postby **ishotabear** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:34 pm

Brilliant I'll take it to a shop this week. I just don't want it to crack again because taking it out is such a pain!

spikes · Postby **spikes** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:39 pm

How was it damaged? The fuel tank in an MX5 is pretty tucked away, doesn't get damaged easily

ishotabear · Postby **ishotabear** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:25 pm

I'm not sure how it happened, It was already cracked when I got it, there was some epoxy crap covering it up. I smelled petrol and checked under the car and there it was

gslender · Postby **gslender** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:32 pm

If it has been repaired, it is possible the pump been out before, and possibly the seal isn't too great, so you might wish to check that too.

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ishotabear · Postby **ishotabear** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:10 pm

I'll make sure to check that out before it goes back in, thanks! I didn't have any fuel troubles before, at least until the crack appeared, so hopefully all is well. I've had the car for a couple of years now.