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| 914_7T3 |
 Aug 5 2018, 02:26 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this!  Group: Members Posts: 1,894 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California 
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Looking for a replacement solution to the original fuel tank pads that retain moisture and rust the tank from the outside in.
Was thinking about some type of rubber padding that may be used similar to the below. Would also like to line the top of the battery tray with it as well. Any thoughts? Waxman 2-Pack 4-in Black Rubber Pads (w/ adhesive backing)  |
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| ClayPerrine |
Aug 9 2018, 08:34 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,542 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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Just glue the neoprene to the tank. That way it won't trap moisture between the tank and the neoprene.
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| marksteinhilber |
Aug 10 2018, 11:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 229 Joined: 18-October 12 From: Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 Member No.: 15,057 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 9 2018, 07:34 PM)  Just glue the neoprene to the tank. That way it won't trap moisture between the tank and the neoprene. I agree with Clay! My tank and well were rusted in way of the felt pads due to condensation, not rain. The ends where the curved rubber spacers were located were perfect suggesting impervious rubber might have an advantage. But solid rubber might squeak unless lubricated or neoprene has less tendency to do this. I used Neoprene wetsuit material as it does not absorb or internally wick moisture. As for the interface micro-wicking minutia, if you glue the neoprene to either face so it is sealed and POR-15 the steel on the tank or the support areas where the felt had been, it should be better than new and good for another 50 years. Good enough for me anyway. Sorry, no pictures, I'm impatient and usually working too fast to pick up the camera while I'm in the middle of a task. Seems I don't get pictures during, but after when everything is closed up and not visible. Maybe that's why my car is not on jack stands even though it is still a work-in-progress. |
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914 7T3 Fuel Tank Pads: Aug 5 2018, 02:26 PM
mepstein I’m using self adhesive rubber. So much better t... Aug 5 2018, 03:00 PM raynekat There's no way water should be getting on thos... Aug 8 2018, 05:29 PM Rand mouse pads? :P Aug 8 2018, 05:36 PM Dave_Darling It may be that water should never get on those--bu... Aug 8 2018, 05:53 PM Rand mouse pads :lol: (cheap neoprine cut into nicely p... Aug 8 2018, 05:55 PM bbrock You guys aren't worried about the neoprene wic... Aug 8 2018, 06:28 PM URY914 The original felt pads got wet and the tank had pi... Aug 8 2018, 06:44 PM Larmo63 I used old wetsuit material (neoprene) when my tan... Aug 8 2018, 07:54 PM
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I used old wetsuit material (neoprene) when my ta... Aug 9 2018, 11:14 AM
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I used old wetsuit material (neoprene) when my ta... Aug 10 2018, 12:48 PM bbrock I think I might go for something more like this ht... Aug 8 2018, 08:27 PM mepstein https://www.grainger.com/product/E-JAMES-EP...;sea... Aug 8 2018, 08:35 PM ClayPerrine Please don't use the felt again. Over the win... Aug 9 2018, 09:28 AM 914 7T3 So what is the consensus as to which material is m... Aug 9 2018, 11:18 AM Rand
So what is the consensus as to which material is ... Aug 9 2018, 12:37 PM bbrock I know i'm speaking alone here but I have seri... Aug 9 2018, 12:53 PM raynekat
I know i'm speaking alone here but I have ser... Aug 9 2018, 01:08 PM 76-914
I know i'm speaking alone here but I have se... Aug 9 2018, 01:55 PM bbrock
[quote name='bbrock' post='2636965' date='Aug 9 2... Aug 9 2018, 02:00 PM Rand
This raises a question. Why should that area get... Aug 9 2018, 02:33 PM bbrock
This raises a question. Why should that area ge... Aug 9 2018, 04:29 PM 914 7T3
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B) My car is garaged ... Aug 9 2018, 01:45 PM ConeDodger
A) My trunk doesn't leak
B) My car is garaged... Aug 10 2018, 01:43 PM raynekat Wow Brent....that's a lot of science. I think ... Aug 9 2018, 04:41 PM Rand Here's another perspective. We know the felt j... Aug 9 2018, 05:01 PM bbrock
Here's another perspective. We know the felt ... Aug 9 2018, 08:20 PM 914Toy I used Scotch pad, which I guess will not wick. Aug 10 2018, 01:33 PM 914_7T3 Wanted to update this thread with the chosen solut... Jan 7 2019, 10:46 PM injunmort I used an old inner tube cut to size, doubled up a... Jan 8 2019, 02:37 PM amfab deleted-duplicate post Jan 8 2019, 03:35 PM amfab deleted Jan 8 2019, 03:35 PM amfab what about 3M Nomad mat material
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