Guest Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Dunno if I'm being dumb (again) but I can't seem to get the aluminium boot skin back in - the one that goes above the petrol tank. It was a really tight fit to get it out, and whatever way I try, I cannot get it back in?!? Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I presume you mean the honeycomb tank protection above the tank? It took me ages the first time, but now takes seconds. I afraid it is about angle and position! I know that is no help to you but keep trying and it will go in. Put some masking tape on any exposed paint and take care not to dent the car boot skin from the inside. Really difficult to describe but here goes. Insert it from the offside, lengthwise in a near vertical position in between the main part of the roll bar and its rear angled supports. In plan view, it is diagonally across the boot space from behind the damper cover on the off side and the rear corner on the near side. There is just enough room for it to go. If you still can't get it in I can post a video clip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Quoting Roadracer1977: Any recommendations? Give up, go and have a beer and try again tomorrow. I think we've all been there and once you've found the way you'll be amazed how easy it is, and yet you can never quite remember how you managed it once it's in 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted February 13, 2014 Leadership Team Share Posted February 13, 2014 Keep at it ... you'll find a way eventually! If you do fail, do as I did - cut it in two! I fitted a smaller right hand "half" to include all the filler pipework, and if needed the larger left side can now be removed separately without disconnecting everything. I've also incorporated a small removable insert to enable access to the diff drain/fill from above Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naddy Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I know how you feel FWIW I never did chop it in half, keep at it and you'll get the knack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Englishmaninwales has the correct technique, but if you have a hood with stays, you will need to lift them up before dropping the floor down into the boot. Good luck Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin J Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 It is a pain, I seem to remember taking a file to the edge of mine & taking of a gnats & that made it a easier to refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Quoting Englishmaninwales: I presume you mean the honeycomb tank protection above the tank? It took me ages the first time, but now takes seconds. I afraid it is about angle and position! I know that is no help to you but keep trying and it will go in. Put some masking tape on any exposed paint and take care not to dent the car boot skin from the inside. Really difficult to describe but here goes. Insert it from the offside, lengthwise in a near vertical position in between the main part of the roll bar and its rear angled supports. In plan view, it is diagonally across the boot space from behind the damper cover on the off side and the rear corner on the near side. There is just enough room for it to go. If you still can't get it in I can post a video clip... These instructions worked a treat - thank you. It literally slid into place in about 10 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I have the same problem I cant get it out I want to get to the fuel sender, the video from (Englishmaninwales) would be nice help Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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