Glued up Sea Doo oil tank.

[nos1013]

Update on Sea Doo oil tank leak: This is for the 2 piece Sea Doo oil tank that leaks at the seam after a few years. So far, the Gorilla Glue is holding. It's been 3 weeks, and there is no leak yet. The glue is discolored in a few spots, but no leakage. After reading ads for Elmers Extreme glue, it might be a better option.
Anyway, I sanded all the way around the oil tank with 80 grit paper, applied the gorilla glue in sections. Then sprayed water on the glue(needed to activate the glue, which causes it to foam up). I then covered it with plastic wrap to hold the water in, removing it after it sets. After going all the way around, I applied an adhesive called Seal All to the foamed up Gorilla Glue to seal up the pores in the foam. The Seal All by it's self didn't hold, but it does seem to help seal up the gorilla glue. I'll keep you posted if it starts to leak.
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[nos1013]

Re: Glued up Sea Doo oil tank.

Took the Sea Doo out today and noticed the oil tank leaking again. I guess my next attempt will involve a couple layers of fiberglass.
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[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: Glued up Sea Doo oil tank.

I beiieve I found a product that works on the oil tank leaks http://www.pwcweekly.com/forum/index.php/board,3.0.html If this won't go to the exact post just look in sea doo tec area on the main page

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: Glued up Sea Doo oil tank.

I have been checking this fix constantly and it is holding up perfectly so far not a single drop has leaked.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Glued up Sea Doo oil tank.

Plastic oil tanks and other similar items can be welded. It's really not a complex operation. The most difficult part is determining what type of plastic is used so the correct repair material can be used. Harbor Freight and others sells the kit. It's about $20 bucks as I remember.

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: Glued up Sea Doo oil tank.

the big issues with sea doo oil tanks is how they install the fittings with a neoprene bushing, and most leak making a huge mess in the hull, this glues the bushing to the plastic tank and works good so far. for about 2 dollars, I used it on a overflow tank for my jeep and it's holding under preasure in that application also.