Fuel Tank strap/s

roverbarmy · 2nd November 2019, 14:00

I've just noticed Matt's new tank strap offer and was considering buying one ready for next year's MOT. I thought that I would modify a new one so that it could be fitted in two halves, by cutting the link strap and welding a countersunk and drilled strip to the end and drilling a hole in the other strap, to take a countersunk or bolt and nut, to link them. This should make removing the old and refitting the new strap easier (tank can stay supported in position during the "two halves" process).

Any thoughts from folks who have changed the straps appreciated.
Mike

suzublu · 2nd November 2019, 14:06

Posted that method a while back, I think it's a great idea, cut the tunnel part off, fit a straight piece across in its place. As you say, easier to fit and remove

2nd November 2019, 14:00	#1
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Fuel Tank strap/s I've just noticed Matt's new tank strap offer and was considering buying one ready for next year's MOT. I thought that I would modify a new one so that it could be fitted in two halves, by cutting the link strap and welding a countersunk and drilled strip to the end and drilling a hole in the other strap, to take a countersunk or bolt and nut, to link them. This should make removing the old and refitting the new strap easier (tank can stay supported in position during the "two halves" process). Any thoughts from folks who have changed the straps appreciated. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

2nd November 2019, 14:06	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Posted that method a while back, I think it's a great idea, cut the tunnel part off, fit a straight piece across in its place. As you say, easier to fit and remove