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Hi Folks. I replaced the gasket on the fuel sender unit on the ZD but i now realise it is also leaking from the centre around the pipe or the fitting for the wire. I spoke to Rare Spares today who told me i will have to wait for the repro sender units to come in about mid May! My two questions are: 1. Can something like this be repaired or am i looking at a new unit? and 2. Is there a product (putty maybe) that i can bog it up with so i don't expire from the fumes while i am waiting for the new units to arrive?
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I used JB weld on mine. Pretty sure there are quite a few products you can use as a stop gap. I've heard aroldite works well and there is also a putty especially for fuel tank leaks. Check with your local Repco or decent spare parts provider. In rega
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Thanks Paul. i replaced the filler neck rubber when i re-assembled the car and it's got all new lines, filter, pump and carb so i'm pretty sure the stink is from the leak. If i loosen the fuel cap so that pressure doesn't build up in the tank it is noti
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