This is a strech, and call it blasphemy if you will, but what do the British
cars use for a seal between the tank and body? In some areas of these cars,
comparitively speaking, the engineering seems to be similar but DEFINITELY
not the same! Obviously the Japanese made a MUCH more reliable machine :-)
I'm sure there are some parts that are more readily available (making them
less expensive) that could be retrofitted to work on the roadsters.
Victoria British sends me a catalog for both the Z-cars and the MGB's. They
usually have several options (with pictures) for items like aftermarket door
and fender mirrors and just other odd's and ends that will possibly cross
over. Good luck.
Nathan
PS-Has anyone installed the bullet style chrome mirror similar to the one
that is advertised in Vic. British-if so how do they look?
----- Original Message -----
From: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 4:30 PM
Subject: Gas Tank Boot
> Howzit,
>
> Recently I pulled my gas tank off and took it to a radiator shop to get
> flushed. I got it back, painted it up, and I'm ready to reinstall it. I
> would like to replace the rubber boot that sits in the trunk, to hold the
> filler tube in place.
>
> Sounds like this boot is pretty hard to find. I found a new for $95, but
> don't really want to spend that much on it. Does anyone have any ideas on
a
> cheaper approach?
>
> Thanks for any and all input...Robert Long - 67.5 1600 - Albuquerque, NM
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