Leaking fuel tank gaskets

[Sir Reel]

The gaskets around my diesel fuel tank gauges are leaking slightly. They have a flat rubber seal and the rubber has deteriorated and now leaks.
There is about a 3 inch metal plate that is screwed through the rubber into the stainless steel tank.
Can I use a gasket compound such as Permatex to make a new gasket seal? Looks like the Permatex is not affected by oils and fuel.

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/...multipurpose-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-detail

Other than that I will have to make a new rubber seal out of some 1/8" rubber but don't know where to get that.
Any help would be appreciated!

SR

 

[Fish Assassin]

Go to any automotive store and buy a piece of bulk gasket and cut it.

 

[IMRINC]

If it is a standard fuel sender the gaskets are readily available at most marine stores.

 

[Fishtank]

They come in cork or rubber usually hardware is included, when installing make sure to keep rotating until all the holes line up because the holes are not evenly spaced(I made that stupid mistake)

 

[cannibal chris]

Where are you located sir reel? I could make one for you at work if you are close to surrey.

 

[Sir Reel]

Thanks Chris but I think I found it. Didn't realize it was a standard gasket.

MOE 035728-10

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=57105

West Marine has them. $7.29 each

 

[cannibal chris]

Nice bud. Glad you got some.

 

[wolf]

SEAL- ALL is great for tanks too even if there is fuel in it awesome stuff used it many times...