You need the tank to be angled slightly forward. The fuel pickup is at the
front. If you don't angle the tank slightly forwards you will have 5 litres
sloshing around yet won't be going anywhere.
Seal around the gap and pack the back of the tank with non stick builders foam
strips
Best
Chris
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> On 18 May 2018, at 6:24 pm, Robert Begani <rfbegani at gmail.com> 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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