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Old 09-03-10, 06:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
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262XP leaking fuel tank
Help! My 262xp has developed a leak in the fuel tank, any ideas? Or has anyone got a seconhand one lying around
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Old 09-03-10, 07:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Is it definitely the tank itself and not the plug? I've got a 2000 model and the plug seal is going; have to tighten it slightly with the spanner now.
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Old 09-03-10, 07:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Is it definitely the tank itself and not the plug? I've got a 2000 model and the plug seal is going; have to tighten it slightly with the spanner now.
sometimes the fuel pipe will split! are you sure it is not that?
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Old 09-03-10, 07:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Its definately the tank, down the seam
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Old 09-03-10, 08:58 PM   #5 (permalink)
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super glue will seal the leak make sure free from petrol then apply, have old top handled thats been glued about 4 years ago and still holding fine.
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Old 09-03-10, 09:30 PM   #6 (permalink)
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sometimes the fuel pipe will split! are you sure it is not that?

Liam, if you're asking me no - definitely the stopper; tightening it stops the leaking.

If you're asking drythropple I'll shut up.

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Old 10-03-10, 10:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
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my mate has a 262 for spares. pm if you want his number
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