delfinis38 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Having a bit of a refurb on the rear. If I remove the 2 tank straps on the drivers side and leave the one on the passenger side on. Is the tank going to drop to one side or will it need supporting. Currently minimal fuel in the tank so it doesn't weigh a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted July 28, 2015 Pop a jack under it with a piece of wood or similar to support it.. It wont come flying off if you don't but best to play it safe.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Guess it's better to play safe. Little scissor jack should do the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Ive been thinking about doing mine with stainless steel ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Ive been thinking about doing mine with stainless steel ones Powder coat black for me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrots 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Have u bought new or doing yours Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Have u bought new or doing yours Doing my own... Advantage that cars not in regular use. So supporting tank for a few weeks while it gets done isn't an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 28, 2015 Are they easy to remove, or are all the bolts that hold them in place likely to have turned into a horrible crumbly mess by now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 28, 2015 Mine were easy... Bolt head a bit rusty. But screw thread still zinc coated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted July 28, 2015 Have u bought new or doing yours No longer available,if you use stainless steel bolts,remember they need a smear of lube,I use coppers Ip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) No longer available,if you use stainless steel bolts,remember they need a smear of lube,I use coppers Ip Some on eBay at moment. Okay guys was in a hurry to take straps off without me looking in the Bentley which way round does this clamp go. Curve towards back or front... Thought I might have some dirt marks to see but no. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MK2-MK3-GOLF-CORRADO-NEW-GENUINE-TANK-STRAP-BRACKET-GTI-8V-16V-VR6-GL-CL-C-/330987802792?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d106910a8 Okay answered my own question.... Found picture on the web... Edited July 28, 2015 by delfinis38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted July 28, 2015 Curve to the front Edit,just saw your answer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
