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Classic JB weld 8265s which is a 2 part liquid sets in 15 to 20 hours though it’s listed as petrol resistant which is somewhat different to being able to live submerged in a bath of petrolApplied to the clip and zip tied to hold it in place whilst curing.
Now to wait 15 hours to see if it does what it says on the box.
Classic JB weld 8265s which is a 2 part liquid sets in 15 to 20 hours though it’s listed as petrol resistant which is somewhat different to being able to live submerged in a bath of petrol
Not sure whether JB weld tankweld 8217 would have been a better product to use though it’s a 2 part putty that sets in a hour but even that product just states petrol resistant?
So I’m curious how this will turn out and hope it works
The other potential problem is ethanol The product packaging I’ve seen doesn’t mention ethanol resistance… supposedly ethanol can soften most epoxies over time…I'm also curious.
One of the reviews for this was by someone who used it on a fuel pump assembly and claimed it worked fine in fuel.
Time will tell.
The other potential problem is ethanol The product packaging I’ve seen doesn’t mention ethanol resistance… supposedly ethanol can soften most epoxies over time…
Phenol novalac epoxy (EPN) is one resin that can supposedly handle immersion in petrol, ethanol and other harsh chemicals but is harder to get, probably more expensive.
It may be worth calling JB Weld and chatting to their technical people… and/or getting a small sample of EP to coat your JB weld repair…
Better than throwing it together and your gree P plate daughter being left by the side of the road because of an epoxy failure…
PS: alternatively you could mix up a small batch of JB weld and make two small sample rods Let them harden and once cured put them in a tin of ethanol and a tin of petrol and let them soak for a week… if they are still hard after a week then it’s probably going to be ok but if the samples come out sticky or softened, you need another glue…
E10 contains 10% ethanol but I was told by national fuel regulator pre Covid that 91 & 95 can contain an undisclosed amount of ethanol within, usually below 5% but not always… it’s supposedly done to meet the mandated % of ethanol that must be sold in each state/Australia… The chap said 98 doesn’t contain any ethanol…Is there ethanol 91 ?
E10 contains 10% ethanol but I was told by national fuel regulator pre Covid that 91 & 95 can contain an undisclosed amount of ethanol within, usually below 5% but not always… it’s supposedly done to meet the mandated % of ethanol that must be sold in each state/Australia… The chap said 98 doesn’t contain any ethanol…
Since all cars sold in Australia post 2000 were required to be E10 capable, having some ethanol within the cheaper fuels isn’t an issue… though I hate it… if I want ethanol, I’ll buy E10 or E85
Ethanol history in NSW below but you have to read between the lines somewhat…
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The fuel standard regulation allows the fuel companies to put what they like in 91 and 95 as long as it doesn’t damage your car and it’s RON is not less than advertised..I can't find any mentions of ethanol being included in 91 online.
Yeah, if it’s going to fail, one would think it’ll fail before thenStill 6 months till Young Miss gets behind the wheel and I'll be there anyway (and at least 18 months till she is driving solo). I would think that if it is going to fail, it will fail by then.