Hole in gas tank? Help!!
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Hole in gas tank? Help!!
While drilling holes in my bed to mount my new toolbox, i nicked my gas tank with the bit (stupid I know, the bit grabbed on and pulled the drill down)
I checked the hole, looks like it didnt go through. I started the truck and idled it for 2-3 minutes, no CEL came on. Didnt smell gas either.
If there WAS a hole, how long would it take for a CEL to pop on? Does the gas tank check for leaks in cycles? If so, how long until it cycles to the rear section of the tank?
Help! I'm scared as hell right now!
I checked the hole, looks like it didnt go through. I started the truck and idled it for 2-3 minutes, no CEL came on. Didnt smell gas either.
If there WAS a hole, how long would it take for a CEL to pop on? Does the gas tank check for leaks in cycles? If so, how long until it cycles to the rear section of the tank?
Help! I'm scared as hell right now!
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Drove it for a good 10-15 minutes. Nothing. Went WOT a few times, sloshed the tank around in some turns, sloshed with some braking, nothin. So I guess i didnt go through.
I had the thought to smear some silicone over it just incase. what kind of silicone? RTV silicone used for engine gaskets?
I had the thought to smear some silicone over it just incase. what kind of silicone? RTV silicone used for engine gaskets?
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Drove it for a good 10-15 minutes. Nothing. Went WOT a few times, sloshed the tank around in some turns, sloshed with some braking, nothin. So I guess i didnt go through.
I had the thought to smear some silicone over it just incase. what kind of silicone? RTV silicone used for engine gaskets?
I had the thought to smear some silicone over it just incase. what kind of silicone? RTV silicone used for engine gaskets?
just put some rtv over it and make sure its filling the knick in the tank.
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I would coat the spot with fiberglass if it's not leaking. Quick and easy and good patch.
For the future, try using shorter drills are make a collar that fits over the drill and uses a set screw to hold it in place. You can buy pre-made collars like this at woodworker stores.
Please be careful around any part of the fuel system.
For the future, try using shorter drills are make a collar that fits over the drill and uses a set screw to hold it in place. You can buy pre-made collars like this at woodworker stores.
Please be careful around any part of the fuel system.
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