Re: Tank Cap Seal Failure

• To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
• Subject: Re: Tank Cap Seal Failure
• From: Neon John <johngd-at-bellsouth-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Sat, 30 Oct 1999 08:03:31 -0600
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
• Delivered-To: fixup-tesla-at-pupman-dot-com-at-fixme

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: "Matt Behrend" <electronxlc-at-earthlink-dot-net>
> 
> This week, I noticed that the lid on my oil-filled tank cap was lifting
> off the container.  I have a 15 gal rubbermaid PP container with
> snap on lid.  During construction, I used GE Silicone II Window and
> Door sealant to secure the lid and I have had no problem until now,
> a couple months after completion.  The guys at the hardware store
> assured me that this stuff was oil-proof, but maybe not.
> 
> Now I must reseal the lid.  Is there a better sealant to use?  Any
> tips for making sure it sticks this time?  Even after I clean the
> surfaces, there will still be oil residue, so can the new coat of
> sealant adhere to the surfaces?

Permatex Red automotive high temperature RTV gasket sealer or blue
regular temperature gasket sealer are oil-proof but I suspect that
this is not really your problem.  I suspect that you will have a
problem getting much of anything to stick to PP, its surface energy
is so low.

John

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