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Old October 13th 12, 02:43 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled
ChrisKlinger
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Default Mechanical fuel sender

John wrote:

> Get a sheet of gasket material from your car parts dealers.

Usually a
> sheet
> about A4 size for $4-$5 . There are various thicknesses. Got

a hole punch
> for screw holes?. Bit of a fiddle but a set of finger nail

scissors helps.
> Tell the missus ( or girlfriend) you,ve no idea why they are

a little
> blunt..
>
>
> "ChrisKlinger" > wrote in message
> ...
>> After fruitless forum searches (insert usenet plug here), I'm
>> still looking for a fix for my fuel sender.
>>
>> The rubber boot around the actuator leaks, allowing fuel to
>> escape around the sender.
>>
>> I can't see putting a garbage white plastic sender in
>>
>> Any tips or links to a fix appreciated.
>>
>> Chris


Hi John - thanks for the input.

What I have, however, is a leak at the rubber boot that goes
around the actuator arm, just below where the gauge cable
attaches. I know RTV wont hold up. I'm thinking maybe a thin
(i.e. still flexible) coat of PRC/Pro Seal (aircraft fuel tank
sealant)

My worry is that, if it's too stiff, it'll just tear the sest of
the boot.

Chris
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