In URGENT NEED of HELP!

[dragndrifter32]

Lemme me start by saying I think I'm going to die maybe later and my car will soon go bye bye. Well I have a really big ass problem that needs to be answered immediately. I got a 240sx Fastback '91 and the gas tank is leaking a WHOLE lot, I'm a bit scared to drive it to the shop and it's too expensive to tow it there, and I'm only 17 without the financial support of my parents and I only have $369.05 dollars from my paycheck. If there is any hope, can someone tell me how to lower my gas tank as safely as possible and maybe give me a detailed explanation on what you think I should do. I have no idea how it all started but from what I remember it was 2 days ago and it was just a little drip thinking that it would go away soon and now all of a sudden it's like a water faucet aiming downward. And if you can IM me on: dragndrifter32 . I'll be on all day until I get my car fixed.

[gfisch]

Ive never done this before, and it is definately not a permanent fix, but heres a cheap fix.
You could siphon out the gas from the tank and plug the leak w/ an epoxy. Just make sure its not one that the gas will eat through.

You really better get that fixed right though. For future reference you should get AAA. Then its mad cheap to get you car towed. It more than pays for itself if you get towed even once.

[mrdirty]

I suggest you borrow some money from someone, let the gas get really low and drive to a shop. Unless of course the hole is at the bottom of the tank, then u better get it towed...

Oh, and the biggest danger is when the tank is just emptied because the gas vapours are explosive, not the liquid.

Either way, if u go screwing around down there trying to rivet a plate in and get a spark....lets just say towing charges will be the least of your worries...

[Foxcolt]

One time we drilled into a friends gas tank. Not good. We ended up sticking a piece of chewing gum in the hole. Worked great for a couple days until we had a chance to replace the tank.

Jed

[uiuc240]

There's actually a "gas tank repair" epoxy available at auto parts stores. It's not the best option permanently, but it'll keep you from getting blowed up.

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Eric

[DB240SX]

Dragndrfter, what happened? You have the same problem that I do and I desperately need to find out why it's happened to two tanks in a row now. I'm pretty sure that the insanse heat here is causing a pressure build-up in the tank. What I need to know is what is the system that's designed to let the pressure out and how do I fix it?