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fuel tank problem

PostPosted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:19 pm
by flanker
HI everybody. I just starting to realy enjoy my bagghy and bam,yet another troble smack my brain.Last weekend i drow my bagghy to local lake for a day of fishing.It was a nice sunny day temp jump to 80s.After fun day i return to parking to find my bike leaking fuel on left side just above the knee fad i found crack going along the valley.Needles to say my day was ruined.But beeng sceptical i went to a local autozone to look for solution.But troble wont leave me none of the glues will work with polyethilen wich i belive this tank is made from.Im sure someone had this problem solved.So im sitting by my wounded cat helples to help her .New tan price run about 350$ sum that i cant afford at this time.Need help.By the way thanks to everyone who helped me with all my trobles before the next one .
Thank you with respect.
Roman.

Re: fuel tank problem

PostPosted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:56 am
by cat
surely there is some epoxy that will work on it...? or what about fibreglass resin? (those kits you get for fixing surfboards and kayaks.)

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:16 am
by lowgloss
Flanker
I believe that polyethelene can be "plastic welded" with the correct equipment. Look for an automotive bumper reconditioner or large body shop and they may be able to help you.

PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:27 pm
by flanker
Thank you all

Loctite Prism 406

PostPosted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:44 pm
by cat
I found this in the RS Components catalog. You could find it on one of the RS Components websites or on the Loctite website.
google:
lotctite prism 406 site:www.loctite.com

Loctite
Prism
The Prism range of cyanoacrylates has additional benefits when compared to with other cyanoacrylates:
- bonds previously unbondable plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene
- increased resistance to heat and humidity
- increased resistance to solvents
- greater gap filling ability

Prism 406 Rubber and Plastics
- Low viscosity instant adhesive
- Ensures uniform fast fixturing of 'difficult' rubbers and elastomers
- Bonds polyethylene and polyolefin plastics when used with Prism 770 Polyolefin Primer

Prism 770 Polyolefin Primer
- Enhances adhesion of cyanoacrylates to materials
- Promotes bonding of polypropylene, polyethylene, thermoplastic, rubber and silicone
- Fluorescent additive allows checking of application with a UV lamp
- Bonds PTFE, etc. to each other or other substrates