What should I do if my petcock valve is leaking?
Turn the petcock ON and let the gas drain completely from the tank. Alternatively, you can remove the gas tank from the quad and then then pour the gas out of gas filler inlet. Typically, four wheelers have a plastic cover over the gas tank to keep it protected which will need to be removed first.
What causes gas to leak from the petcock?
For the purposes of this write up, we are going to assume the gas is leaking from the petcock on your gas tank. More often than not, the issue originates from either the carburetor (see here for fix) or the seal on your petcock. Gas on top of your carburetor or pooled on your transmission. Less gas in your tank!
What to do if your gas tank is leaking?
The first step in fixing a leak, is finding where it is coming from. You don’t want to replace the seal on the bottom end of your carb just to find out you have a cracked gas filter. For the purposes of this write up, we are going to assume the gas is leaking from the petcock on your gas tank.
How do you fix a leaking gas valve on an ATV?
Remove any excess RTV that seeps from the sides of the valve with your finger and a paper towel. Wait at least 24 hours before adding gasoline back to the tank. Once the gas tank has been reinstalled onto your ATV and you have allowed 24 hours for drying time, refill the gas tank.
What to do if your petcock is leaking gas?
Check the petcock for fuel dripping, if so you’ve found the cause of the gas leak. Drain the gas in your tank by removing the gas line to your carburetor and inserting it in a clean bucket or in a gas container. Turn the petcock ON and let the gas drain completely from the tank.
Why is my petcock valve on my ATV leaking?
To start, remove the petcock valve from the ATV and inspect the seal. Depending on the age of the ATV, there will likely be some deterioration of the seal between the petcock and the tank. 9 times out of 10, the seal is not working properly which is letting gas escape and drip onto the ATV or floor.
The first step in fixing a leak, is finding where it is coming from. You don’t want to replace the seal on the bottom end of your carb just to find out you have a cracked gas filter. For the purposes of this write up, we are going to assume the gas is leaking from the petcock on your gas tank.
Remove any excess RTV that seeps from the sides of the valve with your finger and a paper towel. Wait at least 24 hours before adding gasoline back to the tank. Once the gas tank has been reinstalled onto your ATV and you have allowed 24 hours for drying time, refill the gas tank.