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PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:32 pm 
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I must have done a better job of putting the tank back this time and it it tucked in nice a snug but the retaining strap bolt is nigh on impossible to reach - what do people do/use to tighten it up?

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3/8 drive 1/2" socket and extension bar.

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Tried that - can't get in the top real good - just thought might try the universal joint connection to follow the curve of the tank around so to speak.

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I use a uni joint on a 3/8th drive. I use a rattle gun (suitably turned down) to get it straight without pulling sideways.
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I use a 1/4"Drive set with a looooong extension (about 500 mm long) and a 13mm socket. 1/2" is the correct sixe but the 13mm is a little bigger so doesn't need to line up as accurately.

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PO on my blue clubman used a 50mm roof screw. I won't tell anyone that I put the tank back in with the same roof screw.

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 8:01 pm 
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PO on my blue clubman used a 50mm roof screw. I won't tell anyone that I put the tank back in with the same roof screw.


I won't, its not like this is the internets or anything :P :P

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