Fuel leak where tap fits into the tank

In the Shed
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Hi, my first problem with my new purchase is I have fuel pouring out of the fuel tap surrounds, where it fits into the tank. I’m assuming it will be a new fuel tap I will require to fix my issue. Before I pull it all apart I thought I would ask some advice. Thanks in advance

Cheers Tony

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Hi Tony, I’ve had problems with the rubber seal behind the tap in the past. I bought a new one only last week from fowlers in Bristol, I was ordering some rubber grommets for the fairing on a VF1000R and noticed they had the seal in stock so got one just in case I need one in the future, you may be able to get one from David silver also.

Garyb

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thanks mate good idea

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One trick Ive had luck with in the past, and again a couple of weeks ago- the tap alloy seems to warp slightly, and cup away from the bolt holes in the centre. Ive faced the Oring surface off with a large fine file- it seems to level it back out, and increases the crush on the rubber?

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Good idea speedy, I fitted a new tap and that cured all the problems but the old tap had a new three ring gasket and it still leaked so your trick may have worked on that. Will give it a go next time one leaks.

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Maybe it is the rubber inside the tap. There are repair sets available.

If it is “only” this tripple o-ring, that is still available. I would start there first by replacing it. If it doesn’t help, you have to repair the tap inside.

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I know it’s an old post but I have a spare tap for a 1000f if any use