Eddie Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 After struggling with this for over 2 hours, trying to push, pull and twist the tank in every direction it finally just popped out! I wish I could say what the secret move was that finally freed it but I have no idea! Anyway, while it is out I think I will paint it. Does anybody know where I can buy a new sticker for the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 try http://www.canleyclassics.com/searchforapart/?desc=&ptno=125061 Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Does anybody know where I can buy a new sticker for the top? I think the previous link will get you the right thing, but be aware there are transfers and stickers. Transfer is 'correct', if it matters. Both give the same instructions. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 And unless your paint is smooth, neither will stick... However with regards to removing the tank: as long as you removed the bracket for the boot stay, you’ll have gained the magic inch of clearance that it requires. With this still in place it’s well nigh impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 And unless your paint is smooth, neither will stick... However with regards to removing the tank: as long as you removed the bracket for the boot stay, you’ll have gained the magic inch of clearance that it requires. With this still in place it’s well nigh impossible. That explains why a previous owner had cut off the bottom half of that bracket! I am in the process of making a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 And the short strap that spaces the tank from the drop bracket is important or the boot stay will foul up on the tank when you close the boot, Found that problem when realised it was missing from an previous owner rebuild. its only approx 25mm long but affects the dropped angle of the boot prop stay. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 And the short strap that spaces the tank from the drop bracket is important or the boot stay will foul up on the tank when you close the boot, Found that problem when realised it was missing from an previous owner rebuild. its only approx 25mm long but affects the dropped angle of the boot prop stay. pete Does anyone have a photo of what this should look like, as it is missing from my car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 made up a simple metal plate with 4 holes about 25 apart to suit the holes in the wing Brkt/tank brkt. bridges the gap between the two its just any bit of flat plate nothing fancy , god know who designed this silly bit of leggo but its quite important to get the tank and stay in the right place fit the stay to the two top holes found out this when fitting a new tank, and made a dent in it with the stay without even going down the road Pah. cant find a part no ref , but have a look at other cars and ' its there ' Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks Pete. That sounds like the bracket I was intending to make but good to hear it from someone who actually knows what they are talking about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 will look for a snap . and despite searching I cant find the blighter in the parts lists anywhere, and cant remember who pointed me into the right direction but definitely seen on other cars pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 And unless your paint is smooth, neither will stick... Is this smooth enough? Funny thing this classic car hobby. This started with replacing a light bulb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Before refitting the tank I installed some sound deadening material on the panel behind it. After the problems I had getting the tank out I was not looking forward to refitting it, but it went straight back in with no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishmosh Posted April 6, 2015 Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Been dynamatting my car. Not done behind tbe tank yet ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 All finished now. Thanks for all the advice. I have also ordered a gas strut for the bootlid from the club shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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