Fuel seepage from sender unit screws

varka
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Fuel seepage from sender unit screws Oct 14, 2017 11:41:26 GMT

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Post by varka on Oct 14, 2017 11:41:26 GMT

Anyone know what the thread for the retaining screws on the fuel tank sender unit is? I am getting fuel seep along one of the screws and appear from under the screw head. I am thinking new screws and some sort of petrol resistant screw sealant/gasket sealant.

I am sure this is not a problem unique to me, so would like to hear how others have solved it😉

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ady The Special one Bug Stuff (Regalia) Posts: 388	Fuel seepage from sender unit screws Oct 14, 2017 12:50:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ady on Oct 14, 2017 12:50:50 GMT I did have this problem. I think I just fitted a new cork gasket though. Don't know what the tread size was though. Gasket is the same as many other 60s/70s cars so easily avalable

bondbug750
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Fuel seepage from sender unit screws Oct 14, 2017 13:02:21 GMT

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Post by bondbug750 on Oct 14, 2017 13:02:21 GMT

I fitted a new cork gasket with suitable sealant and that cured it for me.
Think that the size is 3/16th (that'll be wire gauge 10 @ 32TPI in old money I suppose???)
...there's a metric size almost the same that can be used - you can get a socket head for those that might be easier to fit with the tank in situ.

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Fuel seepage from sender unit screws

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