Suggestions for fixing a fuel tank leak ?

[ecodao]

Hi folks ,

 

i have a leaking fuel tank on our Stihl HS80 hedgecutter.

 

it is leaking from the rubber/ plastic part that fixes into the tank , it has a lot of play (around 2 mm )so it leaks fuel like mad. See pic below :

 

 

 

any suggestions on what to use to seal it ?? bit worried about using some types of sealant due to the Petrol eating it .

 

Thanks

 

Steve

Edited August 4, 2012 by ecodao
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[Ian C]

sell it and get a hs81, the vibes on those things are crazy!

 

 

i have never found any thing that works really apart from new bits.

[swinny]

sell it and get a hs81, the vibes on those things are crazy!

 

 

i have never found any thing that works really apart from new bits.

 

are they that bad? i have a hs80 with a 30" cut on and it gets heavy after a bit of throwing it around lol

[Ian C]

i had a hs80 a few years ago, was awful compared to the new stuff.

[JAMIE1]

Get a new fuel pipe. About £4 from a Stihl dealer. £4 plus £2 postage on ebay. Its a typical problem with these.

[elfinwood saws]

get a new part, less than a fiver

[ecodao]

Thanks for the replies guys, i will get a new bit on order then ,

 

as for its performance and weight issues, cant say i have had any problems with it.

what are the differences between it and the 81 ?? do they look the same ?? or does it look like the 85 with a curved handle ??

 

Thanks

 

steve