Or you can take the tank off, drain the gas, use compressed air to dry the inside. Use a cleaning solvent to remove all the gas deposits in the tank, drain it and dry it with air, then use a gas tank sealer. Pour it in the tank and angle the tank so the sealer sits where the leak is, then let it sit for 48 hours. Once it is dry, you are good to go. The hole will be plugged.
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