My IMS Tank is Alive!

This is so bothering me!! I refuse to not have a check valve. What the hec is the deal????

I could only think of a hose with a slosh baffle in it as an alternative? It would allow 2 way air flow but stop fuel freely running out. Maybe..

This sounds like a good idea and that I would probably do.

I've read too many bad posts on aftermarket tanks so I've decided not to buy one. I've never had a problem with my 09 510SM's tank so for longer trips I'm carrying the spare. x2 fuel cans one litre each in a Kriega tailpack. Cans £10.00 each. Pack £25.00. For shorter trips dump it and run with the standard tank. Saved a bunch of £'s and a bigger bunch of bother.

I am having the exact same issue. leaking around the fuel pump gasket.

I have tried everything from honda bond the Black RTV... nothing is working!! I am also Sad

did you ever fix your issue with it leaking around the fuel pump Gasket?

-Huskman

I have had good luck in the past on some float bowl gaskets (a British and a Japanese bike) by taking the time to evenly wrap the float bowl gaskets(s) with Teflon tape. Get some 1/2" or 3/4" tape and angle it at the start and "fatten" the gasket up as you see fit. Button it up see how it goes. My fixes held up without another issue.

I free vent my fuel tanks on my Husky's. I have seen the check valves pressurize the tank, so I don't use them. Pressurizing can clearly warp a fuel tank.

Have you tried this stuff?

Yes that was the first stuff I used. it work for maybe 2 months then the fuel ate the sealant and started to leak again.

-Huskman

I have been looking at different kind of Sealants one is called loctite 5910 and Permatex, Hylomar Racing Blue and wellseal. which one would work for my leaky fuel pump gasket issue?

Thanks
-Huskman

IMS says Hylomar M (previously Hylomar Racing Formula) is an outstanding gasoline-resistant sealant.

I have a 2011 TE310 and my IMS 2.9gal has sprunk a leak around the gasket on the bottom of the tank as well. Fortunately, IMS is sending me a new tank, but I'm not looking forward to getting everything out of the leaky tank and into the new one!



I bought a new aftermarket fuel pump from someone who purchased one and then sold their TE. Do you guys think I should replace the stock fuel pump while I'm in there? (If there's a better place to ask let me know Coffee.) I had the bike stall on me in 100*+ weather but I think it was vapor lock because it went right back to normal later that day. I'm planning to seal the bottom gasket with Hylomar and hopefully avoid this whole fiasco moving forward.

Hmm, that might be a good way to keep that gasket seated on the tank while it expands/contracts.