Bob, if the tank is loose in the straps, you can tighten the straps up by
tightening the nuts (under the boot floor) that secure the rear end of the
straps.
When I installed my tank, I got under the car to examine the seal of the
foam gasket with the tank. For me, I didn't have any. But if you do you
can fill them with more foam or sealant.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
AHCA Delegate at Large
Havelock, NC
From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Robert
Begani
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 4:24 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Fuel Tank Installation
My new fuel tank in the BJ8 has similar problems in installation. First of
all, I noticed that the old tank installation allowed road splash water to
enter the boot because the toward the forward end is tilted up to be able to
screw into the fuel fitting and sponge rubber only touches the tank on the
rear end of the tank. My idea was to use additional foam tape on the
forward end of the tank and silicone caulking to seal the opening. Also,
the tank is as loose in the straps so I used block of wood wedge to hold it
firm temporarily. So I hope the group can describe how to install a new tank
in and old car as allowing road water to enter the boot sounds illogical. My
new tank is temporarily installed.
Bob Begani
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