So I’m thinking that chances are if the vehicle is that old and the straps
are that bad, chances are the fuel pump hasn’t been replaced. If you didn’t
know for sure that it had been replaced previously why not just drop the
tank and replace while you are down there?
That front connection looked flimsy and rusted, too. I think I would have
welded some strap iron onto the frame for better support, and then painted.
The weakest link is now hidden from view, so it will be doubtful the owner
will keep an eye on it in the future.
I’d be afraid to start that hard-to-see bolt using the impact for fear of
starting it in the threads wrong and ruining the hole. I couldn’t see if
you started it by hand first though. I also wonder how strong that other
side is, the frame part that the “T” end of the strap rests in. I would
imagine those weaken over time with rust too, and if those give out, you’re
pretty much done.
After watching over a dozen of your excellent videos, it’s become apparent
that road salt is a majorl stimulus to the auto repair industry in the rust
belt. None of those problems out here on the left coast, thank goodness.
That’s so true. Our three cars are all over ten years old, but they’re rust
free. You could replace parts and make them last forever. Sure beats the
rusty death of the cars I grew up with in western Mass.
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Is it necessary to paint those straps so they don’t rust out again in a
couple years? I would painted them with some paint to help protect the
metal.
@DALE97DSM They are made of plastic so i would see why they look new.
So I’m thinking that chances are if the vehicle is that old and the straps
are that bad, chances are the fuel pump hasn’t been replaced. If you didn’t
know for sure that it had been replaced previously why not just drop the
tank and replace while you are down there?
Out of curiosity, why is so much of your work on Saturns?
What would you do to fix the T end if it rusts away?. I imagine that you
would have to weld a bracket of somekind on. That or cut a new slot…
That front connection looked flimsy and rusted, too. I think I would have
welded some strap iron onto the frame for better support, and then painted.
The weakest link is now hidden from view, so it will be doubtful the owner
will keep an eye on it in the future.
I’d be afraid to start that hard-to-see bolt using the impact for fear of
starting it in the threads wrong and ruining the hole. I couldn’t see if
you started it by hand first though. I also wonder how strong that other
side is, the frame part that the “T” end of the strap rests in. I would
imagine those weaken over time with rust too, and if those give out, you’re
pretty much done.
@greyghost302 I own one and ripped it apart to help people understand how
things are removed.
After watching over a dozen of your excellent videos, it’s become apparent
that road salt is a majorl stimulus to the auto repair industry in the rust
belt. None of those problems out here on the left coast, thank goodness.
@walshmonster2005 If these new straps last as long as the ones that came on
the car i do not think there is anything to worry about.
Is that a new impact? It looks shiny.
@tgm49 pretty sure his saturn is just stuffed haha
Looks a new gas tank have you replaced it before and is there video of that?
@richpin06a Well your videos are excellent! Keep it up.
That’s so true. Our three cars are all over ten years old, but they’re rust
free. You could replace parts and make them last forever. Sure beats the
rusty death of the cars I grew up with in western Mass.
@DrJerryrigger It was new about ten years ago.
hey rich r u a professional saturn tech?
oil spray that and the rear brake and fuel lines to prevent rust
Nylon straps FTW. I am currently replacing the head on my S-Series. After
finishing the head I will likely replace these straps.
Did the dealership go with the nylon strap? LOL!!
@tgm49 No, but i did stay at a Holiday Inn Express
Boy if i was out there working on cars i think i had died and gone to
heaven after working on all the junk up here in New England.
Just got asked to do this very same job on a 2000 S-series. Thanks For the
video!
Hey Rich , Thanks as always !good job , i think i will have to do the same
on my 99 honda crv..JG.