The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: rob650 on May 18, 2007, 09:41:01 PM
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the petcock (new in 2005) on my fuel tank seems to very slowly ooze this junk thats almost the consistency of light motor oil. The petcock is covered in a film of oily grime. Is this the insides of my tank eating itself and leaking out? THe tank is original - insides have never been stripped and sealed.
Can't think of why a metal tank filled with gasoline would ooze this junk. Any ideas why this is happening..?
rob
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Have you removed the petcock lately to check the condition of the main seal (I think it is red?). I am also thinking it is an integral part of the large filter screen. (I didn't take mine apart this year, and I have forgotten.)
Point is, that seal might be leaking and the gas that is seeping out is getting nasty real quick.
Just a guess.