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<p>Bob,</p>
<p>In my (lmited-2) experience, a properly constructed tank should
sit pretty flat on the boot pan. Where did you get your tank
from? Has the boot pan been replaced or repaired (they are one of
the rust 'hot spots')?</p>
<p>I'd inspect both the boot pan and the tank, and try to figure out
why the tank isn't sitting more-or-less flat. If you don't find
an obvious problem, I'd use the rubber 'packing' I mentioned to
level the tank on the pan as much as possible (allowing that you
have to connect to the pipe somehow, and fit under the brackets
and straps). You may need to make your own packing for the hole
in the pan; be sure to use rubber (best) or at least 'closed-cell'
insulation strips--another word for 'foam' is 'sponge'--and I
don't think using a silicone caulk would hurt (urethane might
stick TOO well). I wouldn't use any wood, as it can absorb
water.</p>
<p>Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/18/2018 1:24 AM, Robert Begani
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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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