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Pic Request! Securing MK fuel tanks?
Toprivetguns - 2/11/09 at 08:06 PM

Hi guys!

Just curious about methods of attaching fuel tanks your cars. I thought MK would of welded me some brackets on the sides, however no luck there. Any pictures would be greatly appreciated !

Cheers

[Edited on 2/11/09 by Toprivetguns]


eznfrank - 2/11/09 at 08:35 PM

When I asked MK they told me they now just use sikaflex and nothing else. if you're not comfy doing that then a couple of ali straps with rubber between them and tank


Hammerhead - 2/11/09 at 08:36 PM

I welded nuts to the bottom of mine and bolted from beneath


mackei23b - 2/11/09 at 08:37 PM

With ali straps, riveted to the bottom chassis rail. Also had rubber / foam between straps and tank.

I've seen sikaflex used and it's strong, but was not so keen on this method!


dhutch - 2/11/09 at 08:47 PM

Very tidy looking straps. Did you make them yourself?


Toprivetguns - 2/11/09 at 09:22 PM

Im a terrible! I need pictures to visualize everything. Thanks again chaps. No doubt you'll hear from me again. lol


mackei23b - 2/11/09 at 09:48 PM

Thank you, yes home made, I must of had too much time on my hands!

Cheers

Ian

quote:
Originally posted by dhutch
Very tidy looking straps. Did you make them yourself?


sebastiaan - 3/11/09 at 07:12 AM

I used one of these kits:

strap kit

Works a treat for little outlay. Proper locost if you can get these from a scrappy, too!

Edit: IF you're lazy, see ebay item 360196791015 ;-)

[Edited on 3/11/09 by sebastiaan]