Ryan -
My two healeys use cork only and that's good enough...
no leaks, and nothing is over tightened.
Make sure the mating surfaces are clean, and since you
are having problems I'd suggest using a thin coat of
hylomar universal blue gasket sealant. Pretty much is
the list's favorite for that job.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
--- Big Sixer <healey@ledwith.com> wrote:
> I just filled my gas tank for the first time and it
> leaks. My gas tank is new.
> The sending unit new from Nissongers, with a new
> gasket, however it is leaking
> between the unit and the tank. I've tightened the
> screws, but I'm afraid of
> overtightening the screws holding it to the tank as
> I've done that before and
> had it wharp the sending unit.
>
> Are there any special gaskets that I can use? My
> last gas tank and sending
> unit always leaked, so my car always smelled like
> gas. Is there any answer out
> there for this problem?
>
> Ryan
> BJ7
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