| Topic: 04 chevy gas tank |
BrianS(ny)
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9/14/2009 11:36:42 AM |
Just filled up tank 90 bucks worth and the tank fell off. Didnt loose any gas. Used ratchet straps to secure it to get it home. My question: Do I need to put the plastic tank guard back on? It seems to me that it only trapped crud which in turn rotted out the tank straps. I suppose its there to protect the tank but I was hoping I could do without it. Thanks for your ideas. Brian S
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| 61149387RE: 04 chevy gas tank | SteveM(IN) | 9/14/2009 12:06:34 PM |
I run an automotive repair shop and my opinion is it would be fine to leave the plastic off. That is a rather new truck to have rusted the straps already. They must really use alot of salt on the roads in NY. I have ran into this several times on older trucks and have always left the plastic off because it would rust the fuel tank.
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| 61149389RE: 04 chevy gas tank | CharleyH(Mo) | 9/14/2009 12:37:38 PM |
We normally leave the shield off usless there is a good reason to leave it on. It is a crud catcher and rusts the tank and straps.
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| 61149395RE: 04 chevy gas tank | charlie (NC) | 9/15/2009 12:08:35 PM |
First time I saw that cover on my '06 I thought it should come off. It should at least have a drain hole so you can wash it out. Mine is still on but it might have to go soon.
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