TRUNK and GAS TANK SUPPORT

[Jorge022770]

Guys:

I know this topic has been covered before but I can't find it...My trunk floor had (when I got it from the PO) the typical crack caused by the gas tank weight. I "fixed it" with the repair kit sold by the POR-15 guys and after a few months it cracked right on the same old place.

I know there's an alternative spot where I can attach the gas tank straps to eliminate this problem for good...can someone enlight me with this information?

Thanks!

Jorge

[S Allen]

Jorge,

From another thread with the Sid Meister's comments:

"With the tank out, drill the holes in the frame directly across from the stock rear mounts (for the J bolts) You will be happy that you did in the long run.

Take photos of as much as you can. Several folks have asked for this to be documented. A lot of us have done it without the writeups, but that will help some folks. I will be happy to write the text if you can take the pics."


And, again, if you take pictures and send them to me I will add it to the main site.

Steve

[Jorge022770]

Steve:

I will tackle it this coming weekend, and the digital camera will be, as usual, among my essencial tools. I'll keep you posted.

Jorge

[Import_sounds-of-mid-GA]

if you arent goin the all original route and goin the race setup, you could get a fuel cell for the truck..... BUT, no spare tire room.

[spl310]

Well, I have seen (and driven) a car with a fuel cell in the trunk. It looks too boy racer for me. It also killed what little trunk space there was. I mean we could only bring back one case of wine, darnit!!

Personally, if I were to do a fuel cell, I would try to figure out how to hang it in the stock location...

[Import_sounds-of-mid-GA]

definetly.... i need to re-do my fuel cell. So in other words, WE HIGHLY SUGGEST NOT DOING A FUEL CELL