This is a serious matter due to the danger of a fire and should not be taken lightly. It might be better to simply replace the gas tank as they are readily available from many different sources. There are welding and radiator shops that will handle repairing tanks, they will know the steps to take to do this safely. There are products sold in most auto parts stores that can work well in some cases for small leaks, might try that first.
10 gallon fuel tank on '67 T1 (bug)
These fuel tanks will hold 10.5 gallons.
There are several things that can cause your fuel tank to leak. The most common cause is a hole in the fuel tank. A loose fuel line can cause the fuel tank to leak.
Best bet in any fuel tank leak is to have the tank replaced
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You may have a leak from the top area of the fuel tank.You may have a leak from the top area of the fuel tank.
.if leaking from tank area it can only be, a leak from the tank, a leak from a fuel line or fuel line fitting,or a leak from the filler tube to the tank. ask your mechanic why can he NOT find the leak when obviously there is a leak.maybe you need to go to a better mechanic
Other than the tank rusting thruogh, I would expect the leak to be from the hoses at the fuel pimp or the fuel pump seal.
They will hold 10.5 gallons of fuel.
Where is the leak from? The fuel filler? The fuel tank? A fuel line? Does the leak occur only when the engine is running? Does the leak only occur when the vehicle is parked on an inclined surface?
The LDP (Leak Detection Pump) is located above the fuel tank. You'll have to remove the fuel tank to get to it.