Reinstalling the fuel tank

[kp4058]

Is there a better substitute for the felt pads when reinstalling the tank?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Better? Not sure.

I've seen carpet used.

I used neoprene I picked up at my local hardware store. (OSH, now defunct.) I was hoping to not trap water against the tank. Seems to be OK so far, but it hasn't had that much chance to get wet since then.

--DD

[GregAmy]

I used rubber. My prior tank had carpet, which stayed waterlogged and rusted a hole in the tank...

[Tobra]

I did the same thing as Dave, but I had scraps of neoprene at the office.

Don't forget the little hose on the expansion tank. It is the same gas cap as a VW, like 1967 beetle maybe.