Bob,
In my (lmited-2) experience, a properly constructed tank should sit
pretty flat on the boot pan.? Where did you get your tank from?? Has the
boot pan been replaced or repaired (they are one of the rust 'hot spots')?
I'd inspect both the boot pan and the tank, and try to figure out why
the tank isn't sitting more-or-less flat.? If you don't find an obvious
problem, I'd use the rubber 'packing' I mentioned to level the tank on
the pan as much as possible (allowing that you have to connect to the
pipe somehow, and fit under the brackets and straps).? You may need to
make your own packing for the hole in the pan; be sure to use rubber
(best) or at least 'closed-cell' insulation strips--another word for
'foam' is 'sponge'--and I don't think using a silicone caulk would hurt
(urethane might stick TOO well). ? I wouldn't use any wood, as it can
absorb water.
Bob
On 5/18/2018 1:24 AM, Robert Begani wrote:
>
> 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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